2018 TRY to HUF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 TRY to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the TRY to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 68.9369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 40.7573.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.1796 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.1895 to the December average rate of 53.4077, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 68.9369 was down 17.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 83.4406, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
TRY to HUF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 63.6312, compared to 50.7912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.8401 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 14.4542 HUF (High: 55.2115 / Low: 40.7573). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7456 HUF (High: 67.6945 / Low: 65.9488).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 10.6884 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 67.1895) against the same month in 2017 (average: 77.7101), the exchange rate shifted by -10.5206 (-13.54%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68.9369 | 65.8572 | 67.1895 |
| February | 67.6945 | 65.9488 | 66.6980 |
| March | 67.1030 | 63.2304 | 65.0626 |
| April | 64.1595 | 60.7671 | 62.5338 |
| May | 63.7129 | 57.2597 | 60.5787 |
| June | 61.8686 | 58.2604 | 59.7249 |
| July | 61.4295 | 55.7387 | 58.1916 |
| August | 55.2115 | 40.7573 | 47.5032 |
| September | 46.2816 | 42.3635 | 44.1849 |
| October | 52.2835 | 45.5207 | 48.5655 |
| November | 54.9609 | 51.2534 | 52.8941 |
| December | 54.9143 | 52.9374 | 53.4077 |