YEARLY HIGH
0.5578 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.4798 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5247 HUF

2018 SYP to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.5578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.4798.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0780 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4919 to the December average rate of 0.5507, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5578 was down 59.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3923, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,789 HUF
2017 Average 4,987 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 2,399 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 389.83 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5568
0.4842
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.5041, compared to 0.5454 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0413 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5041
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5454

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0316 HUF (High: 0.5400 / Low: 0.5083). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 HUF (High: 0.4963 / Low: 0.4878).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0316
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

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 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.5504) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5155), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0349 (+6.78%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.5504
2017 Avg (November) 0.5155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5036 0.4830 0.4919
February 0.4999 0.4798 0.4903
March 0.4963 0.4878 0.4917
April 0.5040 0.4863 0.4933
May 0.5400 0.5083 0.5205
June 0.5516 0.5242 0.5368
July 0.5504 0.5324 0.5388
August 0.5557 0.5343 0.5434
September 0.5492 0.5334 0.5413
October 0.5572 0.5398 0.5475
November 0.5578 0.5446 0.5504
December 0.5561 0.5432 0.5507