YEARLY HIGH
163.7713 HUF
YEARLY LOW
140.8546 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
147.7766 HUF

2012 BGN to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 163.7713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 140.8546.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.9167 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 156.9038 to the December average rate of 146.3039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 163.7713 was up 1.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 161.6309, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 818,856 HUF
2011 Average 713,876 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 704,273 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114,583.39 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

158.3587
140.8992
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 150.8303, compared to 144.7230 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.1073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 150.8303
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 144.7230

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 14.2568 HUF (High: 163.7713 / Low: 149.5144). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5272 HUF (High: 146.1462 / Low: 143.6190).

January Spread (Volatile) ±14.2568
September Spread (Stable) ±2.5272

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 8.3843 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.3843

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 156.9038) against the same month in 2011 (average: 140.6585), the exchange rate shifted by +16.2453 (+11.55%).

2012 Avg (January) 156.9038
2011 Avg (January) 140.6585

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 163.7713 149.5144 156.9038
February 149.9223 146.9293 148.5194
March 151.1973 147.5640 149.0800
April 152.6318 146.4049 150.4828
May 154.4654 144.6984 150.0191
June 155.9019 146.0711 149.9767
July 147.9963 142.7871 146.2555
August 145.7293 140.8546 142.3541
September 146.1462 143.6190 145.0047
October 146.2382 141.8815 144.0087
November 145.6766 142.8949 144.4110
December 150.2792 143.6856 146.3039