YEARLY HIGH
205.5780 HUF
YEARLY LOW
187.8385 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
195.1795 HUF

2023 BAM to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BAM to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 205.5780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 187.8385.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.7395 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 201.3788 to the December average rate of 195.0858, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 205.5780 was down 7.06% compared to the 2022 peak of 221.2047, 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 1,027,890 HUF
2022 Average 1,000,068 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 939,193 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88,697.25 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

202.5772
188.1965
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 194.5475, compared to 195.8115 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2640 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 194.5475
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 195.8115

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 14.6772 HUF (High: 205.5780 / Low: 190.9008). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1308 HUF (High: 190.9693 / Low: 187.8385).

March Spread (Volatile) ±14.6772
June Spread (Stable) ±3.1308

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.6564 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6564

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 196.8591) against the same month in 2022 (average: 192.9638), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8954 (+2.02%).

2023 Avg (March) 196.8591
2022 Avg (March) 192.9638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 205.4031 196.8890 201.3788
February 202.5528 192.3611 196.8553
March 205.5780 190.9008 196.8591
April 196.2951 189.8035 192.2027
May 192.4153 188.4153 190.5941
June 190.9693 187.8385 189.3949
July 198.6526 189.7615 193.9543
August 200.8868 193.2613 196.9612
September 201.4533 195.6036 198.0184
October 199.8584 194.0625 197.2134
November 195.9902 189.4466 193.6362
December 196.7667 192.1200 195.0858