YEARLY HIGH
203.7069 HUF
YEARLY LOW
178.8383 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
188.8493 HUF

2026 BAM to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BAM to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 203.7069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 16, dropping to 178.8383.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.8686 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 196.1661 to the December average rate of 185.7474, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 203.7069 was down 4.71% compared to the 2025 peak of 213.7657, 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 1,018,534 HUF
2025 Average 1,016,602 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 894,192 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 124,342.75 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

201.0155
179.3771
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 190.2507, compared to 184.6451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.6056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 190.2507
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 184.6451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 12.6380 HUF (High: 197.3245 / Low: 184.6865). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5604 HUF (High: 186.3085 / Low: 184.7481).

April Spread (Volatile) ±12.6380
August Spread (Stable) ±1.5604

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 9.7819 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7819

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 199.2123) against the same month in 2025 (average: 204.4854), the exchange rate shifted by -5.2731 (-2.58%).

2026 Avg (March) 199.2123
2025 Avg (March) 204.4854

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 197.9269 192.4932 196.1661
February 195.6690 191.7305 193.7217
March 203.7069 194.5823 199.2123
April 197.3245 184.6865 189.4305
May 185.6286 180.6523 181.7931
June 183.6237 178.8383 181.1803
July 186.5015 180.6544 183.5428
August 186.3085 184.7481 185.7474