YEARLY HIGH
0.0136 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.0124 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0131 HUF

2018 STD to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the STD to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.0136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.0124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0125 to the December average rate of 0.0135, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0136 was up 5.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0129, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 68 HUF
2017 Average 63 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 62 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.20 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0136
0.0125
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0128, compared to 0.0133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0128
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0005 HUF (High: 0.0136 / Low: 0.0131). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 HUF (High: 0.0128 / Low: 0.0127).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0135) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0128), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+5.52%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0135
2017 Avg (November) 0.0128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0127 0.0124 0.0125
February 0.0129 0.0126 0.0127
March 0.0128 0.0127 0.0127
April 0.0129 0.0126 0.0127
May 0.0132 0.0128 0.0129
June 0.0134 0.0129 0.0132
July 0.0135 0.0131 0.0132
August 0.0136 0.0131 0.0133
September 0.0134 0.0130 0.0132
October 0.0136 0.0132 0.0134
November 0.0136 0.0133 0.0135
December 0.0136 0.0133 0.0135