2018 TOP to HUF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

127.1419 HUF

YEARLY LOW

110.8694 HUF

YEARLY AVERAGE

118.8657 HUF

2018 TOP to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 127.1419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 110.8694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.2725 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 112.7585 to the December average rate of 124.5518, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 127.1419 was down 2.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 131.0486, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 635,710 HUF

2017 Average 604,964 HUF

Yearly Trough Low 554,347 HUF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,362.49 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

125.7311

111.5791

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 115.7081, compared to 122.0234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.3154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 115.7081

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 122.0234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 5.2557 HUF (High: 121.0308 / Low: 115.7750). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1584 HUF (High: 115.2480 / Low: 113.0896).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.2557

March Spread (Stable) ±2.1584

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.1008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 124.5518) against the same month in 2017 (average: 115.5148), the exchange rate shifted by +9.0370 (+7.82%).

2018 Avg (December) 124.5518

2017 Avg (December) 115.5148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	114.9645	110.8694	112.7585
February	116.0856	111.8380	114.0283
March	115.2480	113.0896	113.8913
April	116.7396	112.7369	114.2285
May	121.0308	115.7750	118.3507
June	123.3978	118.5025	120.9910
July	122.8754	118.1936	119.8903
August	123.8552	119.0840	121.1197
September	122.4117	118.8917	120.6663
October	124.6135	120.5737	122.3451
November	125.2637	122.3635	123.5676
December	127.1419	122.8682	124.5518