YEARLY HIGH
399.1279 HUF
YEARLY LOW
359.6684 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
382.8851 HUF

2018 XDR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 399.1279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 359.6684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.4595 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 364.3449 to the December average rate of 394.5570, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 399.1279 was down 0.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 400.6193, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,995,640 HUF
2017 Average 1,899,637 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,798,342 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 197,297.53 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

397.5782
361.3237
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 373.3800, compared to 392.3903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 373.3800
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 392.3903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 17.5586 HUF (High: 392.3534 / Low: 374.7948). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9021 HUF (High: 369.9067 / Low: 365.0046).

May Spread (Volatile) ±17.5586
March Spread (Stable) ±4.9021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.0774 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0774

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 390.9261) against the same month in 2017 (average: 379.6423), the exchange rate shifted by +11.2837 (+2.97%).

2018 Avg (June) 390.9261
2017 Avg (June) 379.6423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 369.0734 360.7027 364.3449
February 372.9521 359.6684 366.7604
March 369.9067 365.0046 367.8283
April 373.2218 364.8234 368.3018
May 392.3534 374.7948 382.1184
June 399.1279 383.4077 390.9261
July 398.4472 385.2006 389.8486
August 398.6868 385.5040 391.4774
September 395.6978 385.5729 390.8261
October 398.4948 388.9630 393.3493
November 398.3272 390.5430 394.2833
December 397.3758 390.5809 394.5570