YEARLY HIGH
4.4498 HUF
YEARLY LOW
3.7606 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0078 HUF

2020 AFN to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 4.4498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 3.7606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6892 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8977 to the December average rate of 3.8260, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.4498 was up 13.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.9324, 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 22,249 HUF
2019 Average 18,660 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 18,803 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,445.99 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.3566
3.7761
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 4.0883, compared to 3.9272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1611 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0883
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5598 HUF (High: 4.4253 / Low: 3.8655). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1112 HUF (High: 3.8718 / Low: 3.7606).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5598
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.2070 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 4.3082) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.7017), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6065 (+16.38%).

2020 Avg (April) 4.3082
2019 Avg (April) 3.7017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0003 3.7767 3.8977
February 4.0665 3.9166 4.0194
March 4.4253 3.8655 4.1011
April 4.4498 4.1748 4.3082
May 4.2879 4.0738 4.2053
June 4.1053 3.9168 3.9984
July 4.0792 3.7846 3.9760
August 3.9130 3.7734 3.8245
September 4.0788 3.8881 3.9803
October 4.0976 3.9181 4.0077
November 4.0987 3.9036 3.9487
December 3.8718 3.7606 3.8260