YEARLY HIGH
49.8636 HUF
YEARLY LOW
25.8106 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.8081 HUF

2026 BOB to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 49.8636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 25.8106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.0530 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.3090 to the December average rate of 26.4310, the exchange rate registered a net change of -44.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 49.8636 was down 14.69% compared to the 2025 peak of 58.4488, 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 249,318 HUF
2025 Average 255,176 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 129,053 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120,264.89 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

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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 46.1513, compared to 32.7782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.3732 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.1513
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.7782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 19.1103 HUF (High: 45.8881 / Low: 26.7778). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9278 HUF (High: 44.8457 / Low: 43.9180).

July Spread (Volatile) ±19.1103
May Spread (Stable) ±0.9278

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 12.6944 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.6944

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 48.7227) against the same month in 2025 (average: 53.5978), the exchange rate shifted by -4.8751 (-9.10%).

2026 Avg (March) 48.7227
2025 Avg (March) 53.5978

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.0658 45.8008 47.3090
February 46.7999 45.7329 46.3529
March 49.8636 46.6721 48.7227
April 48.4600 44.2896 45.8937
May 44.8457 43.9180 44.1726
June 45.2598 43.5571 44.4572
July 45.8881 26.7778 39.1254
August 26.7447 25.8106 26.4310