YEARLY HIGH
5.1370 HUF
YEARLY LOW
3.6972 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2981 HUF

2023 AFN to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AFN to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 5.1370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 3.6972.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4398 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1199 to the December average rate of 4.9977, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.1370 was down 1.59% compared to the 2022 peak of 5.2199, 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 25,685 HUF
2022 Average 20,818 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 18,486 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,199.20 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.1056
3.8101
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 4.0083, compared to 4.5878 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5795 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5878

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 0.5752 HUF (High: 4.9519 / Low: 4.3767). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1016 HUF (High: 4.0008 / Low: 3.8992).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5752
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1516 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 4.9977) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.3954), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6022 (+13.70%).

2023 Avg (December) 4.9977
2022 Avg (December) 4.3954

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3206 3.9658 4.1199
February 4.0645 3.9139 4.0088
March 4.3247 3.9323 4.1060
April 4.0626 3.6972 3.9545
May 4.0207 3.8236 3.9180
June 4.0008 3.8992 3.9424
July 4.0990 3.8164 3.9608
August 4.3292 4.0779 4.1814
September 4.9519 4.3767 4.6487
October 4.9185 4.7331 4.8324
November 5.0734 4.7400 4.9058
December 5.1370 4.9059 4.9977