2018 WST to HUF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 WST to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the WST to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 110.5538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 98.6761.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.8777 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 100.7494 to the December average rate of 108.7511, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 110.5538 was down 5.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 116.8726, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
WST 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 102.3684, compared to 108.0004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.6320 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 5.5619 HUF (High: 107.8690 / Low: 102.3071). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2842 HUF (High: 101.5138 / Low: 99.2296).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.9212 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 108.1121) against the same month in 2017 (average: 104.5935), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5186 (+3.36%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 102.6149 | 99.1252 | 100.7494 |
| February | 102.3397 | 99.4087 | 101.1118 |
| March | 101.5138 | 99.2296 | 100.1905 |
| April | 101.6053 | 98.6761 | 100.1663 |
| May | 107.8690 | 102.3071 | 104.3632 |
| June | 109.7646 | 105.4608 | 107.6290 |
| July | 109.1954 | 105.9617 | 107.1347 |
| August | 110.5538 | 106.2950 | 108.1121 |
| September | 109.2653 | 106.1233 | 107.7074 |
| October | 109.7273 | 106.3137 | 107.6210 |
| November | 110.0871 | 107.4104 | 108.6762 |
| December | 109.9697 | 107.1765 | 108.7511 |