2018 ZAR to HUF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.0491 HUF

YEARLY LOW

18.2670 HUF

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.4732 HUF

2018 ZAR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 22.0491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 18.2670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7822 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.7866 to the December average rate of 19.8542, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.0491 was down 4.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 23.1182, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,102,456 HUF

2017 Average 1,031,236 HUF

Yearly Trough Low 913,348 HUF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 189,107.74 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.6351

18.6841

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 21.1187, compared to 19.8277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2910 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.1187

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.8277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.8830 HUF (High: 20.9508 / Low: 19.0678). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5912 HUF (High: 21.0536 / Low: 20.4623).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.8830

January Spread (Stable) ±0.5912

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 21.3656) against the same month in 2017 (average: 22.0106), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6450 (-2.93%).

2018 Avg (February) 21.3656

2017 Avg (February) 22.0106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.0536	20.4623	20.7866
February	22.0491	20.5775	21.3656
March	21.6406	20.9866	21.3803
April	21.4732	20.6863	20.9901
May	21.9972	20.6547	21.3892
June	21.6770	20.2574	20.8007
July	21.1542	20.3852	20.7333
August	20.9508	19.0678	19.9315
September	19.7416	18.2670	18.9300
October	19.7628	18.9684	19.3925
November	20.7866	19.6419	20.1247
December	20.7842	19.2798	19.8542