YEARLY HIGH
4.4968 HUF
YEARLY LOW
3.8851 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1580 HUF

2020 BTN to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BTN to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 4.4968. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 3.8851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6117 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2246 to the December average rate of 4.0050, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.4968 was up 3.52% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.3439, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,484 HUF
2019 Average 20,655 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 19,426 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,058.54 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.3641
3.9165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 4.2333, compared to 4.0827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1506 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5126 HUF (High: 4.4968 / Low: 3.9842). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1242 HUF (High: 4.0645 / Low: 3.9403).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5126
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1242

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1748 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1748

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 4.2048) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.0294), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1754 (+4.35%).

2020 Avg (March) 4.2048
2019 Avg (March) 4.0294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3030 4.1009 4.2246
February 4.3901 4.2486 4.3268
March 4.4968 3.9842 4.2048
April 4.4699 4.2048 4.3101
May 4.3442 4.1302 4.2542
June 4.1963 4.0039 4.0793
July 4.2158 3.8886 4.0893
August 4.0839 3.8851 3.9538
September 4.2633 4.1033 4.1660
October 4.2493 4.1187 4.1885
November 4.2300 4.0283 4.0936
December 4.0645 3.9403 4.0050