YEARLY HIGH
10.5095 HUF
YEARLY LOW
9.2387 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.9520 HUF

2019 ETB to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ETB to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 10.5095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 9.2387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2708 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.8698 to the December average rate of 9.4608, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 10.5095 was up 1.47% compared to the 2018 peak of 10.3574, 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 52,547 HUF
2018 Average 48,844 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 46,194 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,353.78 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

10.3617
9.3789
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 9.8939, compared to 10.0101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.8939
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.6903 HUF (High: 9.9290 / Low: 9.2387). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2254 HUF (High: 9.9452 / Low: 9.7197).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6903
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2254

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.6260 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 10.1351) against the same month in 2018 (average: 10.1151), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0200 (+0.20%).

2019 Avg (October) 10.1351
2018 Avg (October) 10.1151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.1170 9.6750 9.8698
February 9.9452 9.7197 9.8378
March 10.0505 9.6486 9.8082
April 10.1137 9.8249 9.9328
May 10.1572 9.9145 10.0512
June 10.1203 9.6995 9.8633
July 10.1819 9.8060 10.0192
August 10.2679 9.8914 10.0790
September 10.4297 10.1640 10.2798
October 10.5095 9.9079 10.1351
November 10.2851 9.9285 10.0868
December 9.9290 9.2387 9.4608