YEARLY HIGH
5.4614 HUF
YEARLY LOW
4.7301 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9532 HUF

2026 AFN to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 5.4614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 15, dropping to 4.7301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7313 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9934 to the December average rate of 4.7964, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.4614 was down 5.50% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.7791, 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 27,307 HUF
2025 Average 25,282 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 23,650 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,656.68 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.3945
4.7421
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 5.0024, compared to 4.8055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1969 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0024
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.4942 HUF (High: 5.2587 / Low: 4.7645). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0628 HUF (High: 4.8335 / Low: 4.7708).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4942
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0628

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3689 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3689

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 5.3402) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.1743), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1658 (+3.20%).

2026 Avg (March) 5.3402
2025 Avg (March) 5.1743

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1042 4.8177 4.9934
February 5.1876 4.8319 5.0057
March 5.4614 5.1517 5.3402
April 5.2587 4.7645 4.9713
May 4.8810 4.8120 4.8457
June 4.9377 4.7301 4.8583
July 4.9206 4.7374 4.8146
August 4.8335 4.7708 4.7964