YEARLY HIGH
1.1474 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.9498 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0793 HUF

2018 YER to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 1.1474. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.9498.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1976 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0123 to the December average rate of 1.1330, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1474 was down 3.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1875, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,737 HUF
2017 Average 5,479 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 4,749 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 988.06 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1455
0.9954
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 1.0366, compared to 1.1220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0855 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0366
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0713 HUF (High: 1.0212 / Low: 0.9498). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0255 HUF (High: 1.1439 / Low: 1.1185).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0713
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0255

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.1323) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0607), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0716 (+6.75%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.1323
2017 Avg (November) 1.0607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0362 0.9938 1.0123
February 1.0282 0.9873 1.0087
March 1.0212 0.9498 1.0079
April 1.0370 1.0007 1.0149
May 1.1110 1.0460 1.0710
June 1.1349 1.0786 1.1046
July 1.1304 1.0954 1.1085
August 1.1429 1.0993 1.1180
September 1.1298 1.0971 1.1138
October 1.1465 1.1106 1.1265
November 1.1474 1.1205 1.1323
December 1.1439 1.1185 1.1330