YEARLY HIGH
188.1549 HUF
YEARLY LOW
168.1353 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
179.4739 HUF

2020 BAM to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 188.1549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 168.1353.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.0196 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 170.8217 to the December average rate of 183.4968, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 188.1549 was up 9.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 171.9423, 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 940,774 HUF
2019 Average 831,745 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 840,676 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100,098.00 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

186.7449
169.3741
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 176.5301, compared to 182.4177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.8876 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 176.5301
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 182.4177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 14.0607 HUF (High: 184.6045 / Low: 170.5438). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9266 HUF (High: 174.4180 / Low: 171.4914).

March Spread (Volatile) ±14.0607
February Spread (Stable) ±2.9266

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.9998 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9998

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 185.2973) against the same month in 2019 (average: 169.2434), the exchange rate shifted by +16.0539 (+9.49%).

2020 Avg (October) 185.2973
2019 Avg (October) 169.2434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 172.8335 168.1353 170.8217
February 174.4180 171.4914 172.4700
March 184.6045 170.5438 176.6575
April 187.1102 179.1398 182.2412
May 181.7089 176.7287 179.2414
June 182.7418 174.2014 177.7490
July 181.4843 174.6052 179.1985
August 181.8681 175.7794 178.2018
September 187.5797 181.8323 184.4122
October 188.1549 181.6883 185.2973
November 187.9762 181.5184 183.8993
December 186.4664 180.0890 183.4968