YEARLY HIGH
1.9037 HUF
YEARLY LOW
1.6282 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7297 HUF

2020 DJF to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DJF to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 1.9037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 1.6282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2755 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6903 to the December average rate of 1.6563, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.9037 was up 0.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.8914, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,518 HUF
2019 Average 8,168 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 8,141 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,377.35 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.8620
1.6372
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 1.7613, compared to 1.6981 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0632 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7613
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6981

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2322 HUF (High: 1.8867 / Low: 1.6546). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0444 HUF (High: 1.6726 / Low: 1.6282).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2322
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0444

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0712 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0712

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 1.8433) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.6066), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2366 (+14.73%).

2020 Avg (April) 1.8433
2019 Avg (April) 1.6066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7226 1.6543 1.6903
February 1.7618 1.7076 1.7367
March 1.8867 1.6546 1.7557
April 1.9037 1.7987 1.8433
May 1.8418 1.7531 1.8066
June 1.7804 1.6983 1.7353
July 1.7674 1.6328 1.7213
August 1.6924 1.6327 1.6559
September 1.7605 1.6779 1.7177
October 1.7670 1.6916 1.7301
November 1.7692 1.6887 1.7072
December 1.6726 1.6282 1.6563