YEARLY HIGH
153.6381 HUF
YEARLY LOW
137.1405 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
145.3004 HUF

2019 BBD to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BBD to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 153.6381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 137.1405.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.4976 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 139.9515 to the December average rate of 148.8931, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 153.6381 was up 6.97% compared to the 2018 peak of 143.6300, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 768,190 HUF
2018 Average 675,892 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 685,703 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,487.78 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

152.1232
138.8449
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 141.8284, compared to 148.7725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.9441 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 141.8284
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.7725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 6.1950 HUF (High: 150.7400 / Low: 144.5450). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6775 HUF (High: 146.4625 / Low: 143.7850).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.1950
May Spread (Stable) ±2.6775

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.3760 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3760

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 151.0167) against the same month in 2018 (average: 139.4020), the exchange rate shifted by +11.6147 (+8.33%).

2019 Avg (September) 151.0167
2018 Avg (September) 139.4020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 142.5938 137.4200 139.9515
February 141.8160 138.5209 140.0584
March 143.1400 137.1405 139.9755
April 144.6740 141.4050 143.0097
May 146.4625 143.7850 145.1756
June 145.4600 141.2250 142.7996
July 147.2650 142.7700 145.1101
August 150.7400 144.5450 146.9882
September 153.6381 149.3200 151.0167
October 153.4100 147.3231 149.7461
November 152.7743 146.8650 150.8808
December 151.9030 147.3199 148.8931