YEARLY HIGH
214.3650 HUF
YEARLY LOW
192.8009 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
202.2059 HUF

2024 BAM to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BAM to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 214.3650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 192.8009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.5641 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 195.4351 to the December average rate of 210.8204, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 214.3650 was up 4.27% compared to the 2023 peak of 205.5780, 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 1,071,825 HUF
2023 Average 975,931 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 964,004 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107,820.64 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

212.3589
193.8966
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 199.4298, compared to 204.9820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.5522 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 199.4298
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 204.9820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 6.1159 HUF (High: 198.9168 / Low: 192.8009). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1774 HUF (High: 202.3223 / Low: 199.1449).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.1159
July Spread (Stable) ±3.1774

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.0495 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0495

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 210.8204) against the same month in 2023 (average: 195.0858), the exchange rate shifted by +15.7346 (+8.07%).

2024 Avg (December) 210.8204
2023 Avg (December) 195.0858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 198.9168 192.8009 195.4351
February 201.2790 195.4832 198.4593
March 204.3801 199.6603 201.9902
April 202.8644 199.3373 201.0073
May 199.5059 195.9177 197.9577
June 204.2475 198.4502 201.7291
July 202.3223 199.1449 200.6196
August 203.6424 199.8312 201.5739
September 204.0585 200.4892 201.8883
October 208.1531 204.0588 205.5295
November 211.4951 206.2391 209.4600
December 214.3650 208.7601 210.8204