YEARLY HIGH
106.2922 HUF
YEARLY LOW
91.4366 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
99.9955 HUF

2018 XCD to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 106.2922. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 91.4366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.8556 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 93.7548 to the December average rate of 104.9448, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 106.2922 was down 3.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 109.8907, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 531,461 HUF
2017 Average 507,249 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 457,183 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,278.00 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

106.0970
92.2704
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 96.0600, compared to 103.9311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.8712 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 96.0600
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 103.9311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 6.0341 HUF (High: 102.9026 / Low: 96.8685). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6187 HUF (High: 94.5729 / Low: 92.9542).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.0341
March Spread (Stable) ±1.6187

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3877 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3877

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 104.8905) against the same month in 2017 (average: 98.2343), the exchange rate shifted by +6.6562 (+6.78%).

2018 Avg (November) 104.8905
2017 Avg (November) 98.2343

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 95.9741 92.0427 93.7548
February 95.2602 91.4366 93.4226
March 94.5729 92.9542 93.6968
April 96.0319 92.6754 93.9924
May 102.9026 96.8685 99.1884
June 105.1162 99.8903 102.3048
July 104.8822 101.4560 102.6906
August 105.8897 101.8105 103.5510
September 104.6556 101.6461 103.1633
October 106.1815 102.8769 104.3465
November 106.2922 103.7705 104.8905
December 105.9481 103.5874 104.9448