YEARLY HIGH
36.1589 HUF
YEARLY LOW
30.2824 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.4177 HUF

2012 BOB to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 36.1589. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 18, dropping to 30.2824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8765 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.5438 to the December average rate of 31.2313, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 36.1589 was up 2.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 35.3411, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 180,794 HUF
2011 Average 144,345 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 151,412 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,382.51 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

34.8900
30.7349
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 32.9950, compared to 31.8404 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1546 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.9950
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.8404

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 3.8214 HUF (High: 36.1589 / Low: 32.3375). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9103 HUF (High: 31.7967 / Low: 30.8864).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.8214
December Spread (Stable) ±0.9103

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.6504 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6504

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 34.5438) against the same month in 2011 (average: 29.4646), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0792 (+17.24%).

2012 Avg (January) 34.5438
2011 Avg (January) 29.4646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.1589 32.3375 34.5438
February 32.5851 31.1877 31.8934
March 32.6456 31.5518 32.0304
April 33.2353 31.4947 32.4736
May 34.9762 31.3315 33.1907
June 35.6115 32.5607 33.8385
July 34.2444 32.4308 33.3817
August 32.6631 31.6029 32.1970
September 32.4465 30.7166 31.6345
October 31.7894 30.2824 31.0811
November 32.0356 30.8071 31.5169
December 31.7967 30.8864 31.2313