YEARLY HIGH
32.8443 HUF
YEARLY LOW
28.2519 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.8871 HUF

2018 SVC to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 32.8443. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 28.2519.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5924 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.9637 to the December average rate of 32.4139, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 32.8443 was down 3.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 33.9783, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SVC based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 164,222 HUF
2017 Average 156,716 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 141,260 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,962.09 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

32.7705
28.4920
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC to HUF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 29.6689, compared to 32.1052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4363 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.6689
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.1052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.9350 HUF (High: 31.7734 / Low: 29.8384). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4791 HUF (High: 29.2108 / Low: 28.7317).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.9350
March Spread (Stable) ±0.4791

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1385 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1385

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 32.4130) against the same month in 2017 (average: 30.3494), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0636 (+6.80%).

2018 Avg (November) 32.4130
2017 Avg (November) 30.3494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.6622 28.4410 28.9637
February 29.4177 28.2519 28.8485
March 29.2108 28.7317 28.9432
April 29.6413 28.6298 29.0338
May 31.7734 29.8384 30.6321
June 32.4542 30.8538 31.5922
July 32.3944 31.3484 31.7144
August 32.6988 31.4378 31.9956
September 32.3073 31.3822 31.8570
October 32.7260 31.7780 32.2372
November 32.8443 32.0502 32.4130
December 32.7339 31.9799 32.4139