YEARLY HIGH
172.0344 HUF
YEARLY LOW
150.7545 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
159.0600 HUF

2026 BBD to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BBD to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 172.0344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 16, dropping to 150.7545.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.2799 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 163.5879 to the December average rate of 158.3148, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 172.0344 was down 14.72% compared to the 2025 peak of 201.7400, 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 860,172 HUF
2025 Average 881,993 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 753,773 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106,399.58 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

169.9870
151.0129
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 159.4947, compared to 157.7560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7388 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 159.4947
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 157.7560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 13.5113 HUF (High: 167.0541 / Low: 153.5428). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 HUF (High: 158.3148 / Low: 158.3148).

April Spread (Volatile) ±13.5113
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 9.8567 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.8567

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 168.4058) against the same month in 2025 (average: 185.1593), the exchange rate shifted by -16.7535 (-9.05%).

2026 Avg (March) 168.4058
2025 Avg (March) 185.1593

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 166.2488 158.0460 163.5879
February 161.5225 158.2432 160.1269
March 172.0344 160.9899 168.4058
April 167.0541 153.5428 158.5491
May 154.9717 151.7463 152.5941
June 156.6932 150.7545 153.7047
July 159.7949 154.4550 157.1971
August 158.3148 158.3148 158.3148