YEARLY HIGH
57.8973 HUF
YEARLY LOW
49.8955 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.8887 HUF

2024 BOB to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BOB to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 57.8973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 49.8955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0019 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.6919 to the December average rate of 56.9386, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 57.8973 was up 5.42% compared to the 2023 peak of 54.9221, 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 289,487 HUF
2023 Average 255,469 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 249,477 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,009.37 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

57.5632
50.0672
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 52.1864, compared to 53.5910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.1864
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.5910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 3.1136 HUF (High: 57.1784 / Low: 54.0648). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1605 HUF (High: 52.1087 / Low: 50.9481).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.1136
September Spread (Stable) ±1.1605

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.0769 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0769

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 56.9386) against the same month in 2023 (average: 50.5316), the exchange rate shifted by +6.4070 (+12.68%).

2024 Avg (December) 56.9386
2023 Avg (December) 50.5316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.0093 49.8955 50.6919
February 52.6531 51.0453 52.0000
March 53.4823 52.1197 52.6045
April 53.7009 51.9752 52.9266
May 52.7268 51.1749 51.8496
June 53.9758 51.8322 53.0457
July 53.2099 51.7368 52.3429
August 53.2536 50.8708 51.8662
September 52.1087 50.9481 51.4025
October 54.3575 52.0986 53.3126
November 57.1784 54.0648 55.6832
December 57.8973 56.1227 56.9386