YEARLY HIGH
10.8078 HUF
YEARLY LOW
8.5971 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.9420 HUF

2018 UAH to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 2, valuing the pair at 10.8078. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 8.5971.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2107 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8979 to the December average rate of 10.2228, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.8078 was down 2.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.0373, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,039 HUF
2017 Average 51,540 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 42,986 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,053.46 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.7015
8.7340
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 9.7186, compared to 10.1654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4468 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7186
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.1654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.6914 HUF (High: 10.6487 / Low: 9.9572). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1801 HUF (High: 9.9666 / Low: 9.7865).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6914
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1801

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3513 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3513

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 10.5215) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.2565), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2650 (+2.58%).

2018 Avg (July) 10.5215
2017 Avg (July) 10.2565

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.1958 8.5971 8.8979
February 9.5516 8.8775 9.3017
March 9.7497 9.4827 9.6273
April 9.8899 9.5802 9.7090
May 10.6487 9.9572 10.2382
June 10.7941 10.3210 10.5375
July 10.8078 10.2112 10.5215
August 10.4299 9.8832 10.1702
September 9.9666 9.7865 9.8878
October 10.1879 9.8903 10.0381
November 10.2891 10.0294 10.1520
December 10.3371 10.0763 10.2228