YEARLY HIGH
171.9423 HUF
YEARLY LOW
159.3552 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
166.3307 HUF

2019 BAM to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BAM to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 171.9423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 159.3552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.5871 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 163.4950 to the December average rate of 169.1513, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 171.9423 was up 0.19% compared to the 2018 peak of 171.6184, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 859,711 HUF
2018 Average 815,867 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 796,776 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,935.31 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

171.4718
160.9912
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 163.8534, compared to 168.8080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9546 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 163.8534
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 168.8080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 5.9313 HUF (High: 166.6526 / Low: 160.7213). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0366 HUF (High: 165.5191 / Low: 163.4825).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.9313
April Spread (Stable) ±2.0366

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.4471 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4471

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 170.5984) against the same month in 2018 (average: 165.2123), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3860 (+3.26%).

2019 Avg (November) 170.5984
2018 Avg (November) 165.2123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 166.6526 160.7213 163.4950
February 164.0627 161.3513 162.5801
March 164.3859 159.3552 161.8645
April 165.5191 163.4825 164.3291
May 167.5861 164.5870 166.0358
June 166.4570 162.6983 164.8160
July 167.8432 164.9513 166.4626
August 170.1992 165.4780 167.2642
September 171.7658 168.1765 170.1280
October 171.5198 167.4219 169.2434
November 171.9423 167.5405 170.5984
December 171.1489 167.6475 169.1513