YEARLY HIGH
205.8165 HUF
YEARLY LOW
188.3328 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
195.1739 HUF

2023 BGN to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BGN to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 205.8165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 188.3328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.4837 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 201.8004 to the December average rate of 195.1579, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 205.8165 was down 6.98% compared to the 2022 peak of 221.2507, 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 1,029,082 HUF
2022 Average 999,828 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 941,664 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,418.39 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

203.0295
188.2800
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 194.5815, compared to 195.7663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1848 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 194.5815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 195.7663

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 14.2436 HUF (High: 204.9738 / Low: 190.7302). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6615 HUF (High: 190.9943 / Low: 188.3328).

March Spread (Volatile) ±14.2436
June Spread (Stable) ±2.6615

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.2199 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2199

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 201.8004) against the same month in 2022 (average: 183.5560), the exchange rate shifted by +18.2444 (+9.94%).

2023 Avg (January) 201.8004
2022 Avg (January) 183.5560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 205.8165 197.6712 201.8004
February 201.7195 193.0797 196.5804
March 204.9738 190.7302 196.9733
April 196.2615 189.7850 192.1986
May 192.0408 188.6077 190.4273
June 190.9943 188.3328 189.5091
July 198.1129 190.6218 193.9432
August 201.0856 194.0757 196.8682
September 200.7169 195.6635 197.6787
October 199.6497 195.1375 197.1457
November 195.9321 192.1506 193.8041
December 196.6420 193.4059 195.1579