YEARLY HIGH
201.9608 HUF
YEARLY LOW
178.8089 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
188.8429 HUF

2026 BGN to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BGN to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 201.9608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 16, dropping to 178.8089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.1519 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 196.2656 to the December average rate of 186.0384, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 201.9608 was down 5.17% compared to the 2025 peak of 212.9789, 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 1,009,804 HUF
2025 Average 1,016,876 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 894,044 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115,759.69 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

200.8213
179.0476
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 190.1913, compared to 184.7979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.3933 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 190.1913
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 184.7979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 11.8863 HUF (High: 196.7255 / Low: 184.8392). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2383 HUF (High: 186.6677 / Low: 185.4294).

April Spread (Volatile) ±11.8863
August Spread (Stable) ±1.2383

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 9.5434 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.5434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 199.0068) against the same month in 2025 (average: 204.3793), the exchange rate shifted by -5.3725 (-2.63%).

2026 Avg (March) 199.0068
2025 Avg (March) 204.3793

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 197.9051 194.2775 196.2656
February 194.8019 191.8094 193.6256
March 201.9608 193.6029 199.0068
April 196.7255 184.8392 189.4634
May 185.7484 180.9641 181.9242
June 182.0236 178.8089 180.8620
July 186.2606 180.6480 183.5575
August 186.6677 185.4294 186.0384