2018 XCD to HUF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |