YEARLY HIGH
9.4013 HUF
YEARLY LOW
8.2955 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8128 HUF

2018 UYU to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 9.4013. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 8.2955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1058 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8692 to the December average rate of 8.8018, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.4013 was down 10.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.4578, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,007 HUF
2017 Average 47,878 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 41,478 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,528.91 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.0229
8.4548
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 8.8856, compared to 8.7400 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1456 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7400

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.7168 HUF (High: 9.4013 / Low: 8.6845). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1543 HUF (High: 9.0144 / Low: 8.8601).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7168
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1543

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4694 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4694

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 8.9715) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.9977), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0262 (-0.29%).

2018 Avg (August) 8.9715
2017 Avg (August) 8.9977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.0456 8.7602 8.8692
February 9.0799 8.6147 8.8483
March 9.0144 8.8601 8.9205
April 9.1191 8.8610 8.9755
May 9.1932 8.5800 8.8867
June 9.0679 8.6618 8.8131
July 9.0489 8.7421 8.8973
August 9.4013 8.6845 8.9715
September 8.7648 8.2955 8.5021
October 8.7431 8.4279 8.5726
November 8.9114 8.5761 8.6947
December 8.9187 8.6382 8.8018