YEARLY HIGH
29.0496 HUF
YEARLY LOW
24.7867 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.9214 HUF

2020 BWP to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 29.0496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 24.7867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2630 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.0579 to the December average rate of 27.0700, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 29.0496 was up 3.37% compared to the 2019 peak of 28.1033, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 145,248 HUF
2019 Average 135,096 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 123,933 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,314.81 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

28.4022
25.0510
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 27.2489, compared to 26.5940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6549 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.2489
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.5940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.7206 HUF (High: 29.0496 / Low: 26.3290). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7787 HUF (High: 27.6230 / Low: 26.8442).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.7206
November Spread (Stable) ±0.7787

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.1217 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 27.2769) against the same month in 2019 (average: 26.1588), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1180 (+4.27%).

2020 Avg (March) 27.2769
2019 Avg (March) 26.1588

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.4250 27.5950 28.0579
February 28.6199 27.7013 28.1229
March 29.0496 26.3290 27.2769
April 27.8407 26.3441 26.9718
May 27.0407 26.2452 26.6706
June 26.9806 26.0307 26.3932
July 27.0404 25.2331 26.4521
August 26.1198 24.7867 25.3303
September 27.0106 26.1373 26.5771
October 27.5958 26.2986 26.8896
November 27.6230 26.8442 27.2448
December 27.5854 26.5987 27.0700