YEARLY HIGH
54.9221 HUF
YEARLY LOW
48.1460 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
51.0955 HUF

2023 BOB to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BOB to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 54.9221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 48.1460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7761 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.9736 to the December average rate of 50.5316, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 54.9221 was down 14.77% compared to the 2022 peak of 64.4383, 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 274,611 HUF
2022 Average 270,374 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 240,730 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,880.40 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

53.3233
49.1277
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 50.9644, compared to 51.2266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2621 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.9644
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.2266

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 4.2932 HUF (High: 54.7406 / Low: 50.4474). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3024 HUF (High: 49.9947 / Low: 48.6923).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.2932
June Spread (Stable) ±1.3024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.5449 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 52.9736) against the same month in 2022 (average: 46.0364), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9372 (+15.07%).

2023 Avg (January) 52.9736
2022 Avg (January) 46.0364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.9221 51.2915 52.9736
February 53.2507 50.9230 52.0029
March 54.7406 50.4474 52.1271
April 51.1152 48.9399 49.5822
May 50.4743 48.6796 49.6234
June 49.9947 48.6923 49.4773
July 51.2476 48.1460 49.6962
August 52.0053 50.2350 51.0820
September 54.0273 51.2405 52.4224
October 53.8581 51.7939 52.8556
November 52.4569 49.6685 50.7718
December 51.4668 49.7934 50.5316