YEARLY HIGH
18.9529 HUF
YEARLY LOW
15.5242 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.3132 HUF

2019 EGP to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EGP to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 18.9529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 15.5242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4287 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.6577 to the December average rate of 18.5138, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 18.9529 was up 18.19% compared to the 2018 peak of 16.0364, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 94,764 HUF
2018 Average 75,892 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 77,621 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,143.56 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

19.0175
15.3522
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 16.4049, compared to 18.2216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.4049
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.2216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.8353 HUF (High: 18.2676 / Low: 17.4324). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3912 HUF (High: 15.9154 / Low: 15.5242).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8353
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3912

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1983 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1983

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 18.7121) against the same month in 2018 (average: 15.8405), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8716 (+18.13%).

2019 Avg (November) 18.7121
2018 Avg (November) 15.8405

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.9154 15.5242 15.6577
February 16.1173 15.6966 15.9417
March 16.5265 15.8664 16.1129
April 16.8760 16.3325 16.5792
May 17.4146 16.7939 17.0616
June 17.4146 16.8615 17.0760
July 17.7974 17.1449 17.4757
August 18.2676 17.4324 17.7501
September 18.8743 18.0726 18.4332
October 18.8522 18.2044 18.4450
November 18.9529 18.1992 18.7121
December 18.8456 18.2771 18.5138