YEARLY HIGH
5.2922 HUF
YEARLY LOW
3.5040 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4148 HUF

2020 ARS to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 5.2922. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 3.5040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7881 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0216 to the December average rate of 3.5716, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.2922 was down 30.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.6272, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,461 HUF
2019 Average 30,926 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 17,520 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,940.69 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.1939
3.4241
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 4.8724, compared to 3.9571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8724
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5697 HUF (High: 5.2922 / Low: 4.7224). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1005 HUF (High: 4.0786 / Low: 3.9781).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5697
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3179 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 4.9516) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.7859), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8343 (-27.03%).

2020 Avg (March) 4.9516
2019 Avg (March) 6.7859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1036 4.9221 5.0216
February 5.1137 4.9381 5.0464
March 5.2922 4.7224 4.9516
April 5.2184 4.8211 5.0072
May 4.8839 4.5599 4.7627
June 4.5201 4.3667 4.4448
July 4.4539 4.0225 4.2964
August 4.0786 3.9781 4.0257
September 4.1414 4.0121 4.0696
October 4.0240 3.9047 3.9730
November 4.0178 3.6991 3.8064
December 3.6528 3.5040 3.5716