YEARLY HIGH
14.4566 HUF
YEARLY LOW
11.6945 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.6753 HUF

2012 ETB to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 14.4566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 18, dropping to 11.6945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7621 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.7609 to the December average rate of 11.9675, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.4566 was down 15.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 17.0514, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 72,283 HUF
2011 Average 64,052 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 58,472 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,810.62 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.9402
11.7881
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 13.0345, compared to 12.3160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.0345
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.6093 HUF (High: 14.4566 / Low: 12.8473). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3386 HUF (High: 12.1694 / Low: 11.8308).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.6093
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3386

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.0935 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0935

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 13.7609) against the same month in 2011 (average: 16.1801), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4192 (-14.95%).

2012 Avg (January) 13.7609
2011 Avg (January) 16.1801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.4566 12.8473 13.7609
February 12.9749 12.4068 12.6674
March 12.9673 12.4555 12.6766
April 13.1071 12.3803 12.8146
May 13.7852 12.3084 13.0345
June 14.0358 12.7827 13.2532
July 13.3420 12.7157 13.0217
August 12.6921 12.2707 12.5181
September 12.5937 11.9073 12.2548
October 12.2782 11.6945 12.0036
November 12.3325 11.8331 12.1307
December 12.1694 11.8308 11.9675