YEARLY HIGH
4.0135 HUF
YEARLY LOW
2.7751 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6558 HUF

2021 AFN to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 4.0135. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 2.7751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2384 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8192 to the December average rate of 3.1951, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.0135 was down 9.81% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.4498, 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 20,067 HUF
2020 Average 20,036 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 13,875 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,192.08 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.0466
3.1177
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 3.8236, compared to 3.4881 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3355 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8236
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4881

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.6021 HUF (High: 3.3772 / Low: 2.7751). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0778 HUF (High: 3.4882 / Low: 3.4104).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6021
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0778

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2551 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 3.9692) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.1011), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1319 (-3.22%).

2021 Avg (March) 3.9692
2020 Avg (March) 4.1011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8656 3.7652 3.8192
February 3.8733 3.7929 3.8335
March 4.0135 3.8901 3.9692
April 3.9750 3.8237 3.8807
May 3.8607 3.6177 3.7428
June 3.8213 3.6111 3.6961
July 3.8471 3.6559 3.7761
August 3.7836 3.4258 3.6004
September 3.5335 3.3077 3.4534
October 3.4882 3.4104 3.4533
November 3.5198 3.3476 3.4502
December 3.3772 2.7751 3.1951