YEARLY HIGH
3.9324 HUF
YEARLY LOW
3.4859 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7322 HUF

2019 AFN to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AFN to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 3.9324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 3.4859.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4465 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7079 to the December average rate of 3.7910, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.9324 was down 10.83% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.4098, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,662 HUF
2018 Average 18,664 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 17,429 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,232.74 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.8883
3.5318
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 3.6834, compared to 3.7809 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6834
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7809

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.2143 HUF (High: 3.8676 / Low: 3.6533). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1103 HUF (High: 3.9241 / Low: 3.8138).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2143
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1103

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1149 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 3.8271) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.7235), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1036 (+2.78%).

2019 Avg (October) 3.8271
2018 Avg (October) 3.7235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7797 3.6497 3.7079
February 3.8010 3.6805 3.7397
March 3.7718 3.6287 3.7132
April 3.7789 3.6333 3.7017
May 3.7433 3.5975 3.6764
June 3.6663 3.4859 3.5615
July 3.7013 3.5098 3.6129
August 3.8676 3.6533 3.7432
September 3.9241 3.8138 3.8586
October 3.9324 3.7606 3.8271
November 3.8854 3.7601 3.8528
December 3.8648 3.7435 3.7910