YEARLY HIGH
2.6375 HUF
YEARLY LOW
2.3493 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5032 HUF

2018 VUV to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 2.6375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 2.3493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2882 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4075 to the December average rate of 2.5589, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6375 was down 3.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7421, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,188 HUF
2017 Average 12,816 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 11,747 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,441.19 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.5973
2.3813
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 2.4458, compared to 2.5606 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5606

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1479 HUF (High: 2.5822 / Low: 2.4343). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0575 HUF (High: 2.5894 / Low: 2.5319).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1479
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0575

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0297 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 2.5793) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4673), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1120 (+4.54%).

2018 Avg (August) 2.5793
2017 Avg (August) 2.4673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4539 2.3731 2.4075
February 2.4449 2.3493 2.4057
March 2.4283 2.3673 2.4017
April 2.4496 2.3636 2.3993
May 2.5822 2.4343 2.4892
June 2.6279 2.5308 2.5711
July 2.6159 2.5271 2.5569
August 2.6375 2.5359 2.5793
September 2.6068 2.5318 2.5696
October 2.5752 2.5013 2.5400
November 2.5894 2.5319 2.5591
December 2.5962 2.5185 2.5589