YEARLY HIGH
221.2047 HUF
YEARLY LOW
178.8434 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
199.9029 HUF

2022 BAM to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BAM to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 221.2047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 178.8434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.3613 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 183.5459 to the December average rate of 208.0174, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 221.2047 was up 16.54% compared to the 2021 peak of 189.8040, 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 1,106,024 HUF
2021 Average 916,692 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 894,217 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 211,806.68 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

216.1066
180.0838
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 191.9343, compared to 207.8714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.9371 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 191.9343
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 207.8714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 15.0125 HUF (High: 215.3495 / Low: 200.3371). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4609 HUF (High: 194.2515 / Low: 187.7905).

September Spread (Volatile) ±15.0125
April Spread (Stable) ±6.4609

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 5.4643 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.4643

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 213.1047) against the same month in 2021 (average: 184.6005), the exchange rate shifted by +28.5042 (+15.44%).

2022 Avg (October) 213.1047
2021 Avg (October) 184.6005

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 188.5580 179.3100 183.5459
February 190.1088 178.8434 183.0857
March 201.5373 187.2063 192.9638
April 194.2515 187.7905 191.8414
May 202.2176 190.5615 197.0846
June 205.9301 198.1929 203.0847
July 210.6287 202.0460 205.9850
August 211.3468 200.6174 205.3952
September 215.3495 200.3371 207.0859
October 221.2047 206.2176 213.1047
November 211.8050 200.3970 207.6404
December 214.7298 203.5053 208.0174