YEARLY HIGH
344.0689 HUF
YEARLY LOW
11.7091 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
163.3501 HUF

2026 CUP to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CUP to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 344.0689. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 16, dropping to 11.7091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 332.3598 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 327.1758 to the December average rate of 12.2289, the exchange rate registered a net change of -96.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 344.0689 was down 14.72% compared to the 2025 peak of 403.4800, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,720,344 HUF
2025 Average 1,763,987 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 58,545 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,661,798.94 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

369.3076
-20.6440
JanuMarcMayJuly

CUP 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 213.7271, compared to 12.2192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 201.5079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 213.7271
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 322.0416 HUF (High: 334.1082 / Low: 12.0666). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1339 HUF (High: 12.2963 / Low: 12.1623).

April Spread (Volatile) ±322.0416
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1339

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 262.4794 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -262.4794

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 336.8116) against the same month in 2025 (average: 370.3187), the exchange rate shifted by -33.5070 (-9.05%).

2026 Avg (March) 336.8116
2025 Avg (March) 370.3187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 332.4977 316.0920 327.1758
February 323.0450 316.4865 320.2537
March 344.0689 321.9799 336.8116
April 334.1082 12.0666 274.3314
May 12.0366 11.7861 11.8520
June 12.1703 11.7091 11.9382
July 12.4113 11.9965 12.2095
August 12.2963 12.1623 12.2289