YEARLY HIGH
2.7652 HUF
YEARLY LOW
2.5817 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6717 HUF

2018 XPF to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 2, valuing the pair at 2.7652. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 2.5817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1835 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5902 to the December average rate of 2.7040, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7652 was down 1.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7991, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,826 HUF
2017 Average 12,936 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 12,909 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 917.62 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7352
2.5770
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 2.6322, compared to 2.7111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0789 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6322
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0984 HUF (High: 2.7637 / Low: 2.6653). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0234 HUF (High: 2.7134 / Low: 2.6900).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0984
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0234

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0148 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 2.7197) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5646), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1551 (+6.05%).

2018 Avg (July) 2.7197
2017 Avg (July) 2.5646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6056 2.5817 2.5902
February 2.6328 2.5907 2.6121
March 2.6334 2.6061 2.6174
April 2.6276 2.5992 2.6129
May 2.6888 2.6303 2.6552
June 2.7637 2.6653 2.7055
July 2.7652 2.6861 2.7197
August 2.7408 2.6786 2.7063
September 2.7464 2.7088 2.7220
October 2.7297 2.6972 2.7149
November 2.7156 2.6898 2.7001
December 2.7134 2.6900 2.7040