YEARLY HIGH
169.4264 HUF
YEARLY LOW
144.9315 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
153.9674 HUF

2020 BBD to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 169.4264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 144.9315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.4949 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.4556 to the December average rate of 147.4359, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 169.4264 was up 10.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 153.6381, 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 847,132 HUF
2019 Average 726,628 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 724,658 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122,474.26 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

165.7398
145.7123
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 156.7798, compared to 151.1549 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.6249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 156.7798
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 151.1549

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 20.6853 HUF (High: 167.9403 / Low: 147.2550). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9785 HUF (High: 148.9100 / Low: 144.9315).

March Spread (Volatile) ±20.6853
December Spread (Stable) ±3.9785

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 6.3365 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3365

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 164.0709) against the same month in 2019 (average: 143.0097), the exchange rate shifted by +21.0612 (+14.73%).

2020 Avg (April) 164.0709
2019 Avg (April) 143.0097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 153.3558 147.2658 150.4556
February 156.7972 151.9800 154.5946
March 167.9403 147.2550 156.2808
April 169.4264 160.1036 164.0709
May 163.9675 156.0270 160.8068
June 158.4532 151.1903 154.4703
July 157.3199 145.3301 153.2210
August 150.6770 145.2939 147.3813
September 156.7066 149.2917 152.9060
October 157.5175 150.5535 154.0101
November 157.4596 150.3110 151.9753
December 148.9100 144.9315 147.4359