YEARLY HIGH
10.3239 HUF
YEARLY LOW
7.4722 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8559 HUF

2020 ETB to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 10.3239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 7.4722.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8517 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3863 to the December average rate of 7.6190, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 10.3239 was down 1.77% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.5095, 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 51,620 HUF
2019 Average 49,760 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 37,361 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,258.35 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

10.1599
7.3880
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 9.5073, compared to 8.2044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.1490 HUF (High: 10.2432 / Low: 9.0942). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2071 HUF (High: 8.3546 / Low: 8.1475).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1490
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5508 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5508

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 9.9289) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.9328), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0039 (-0.04%).

2020 Avg (April) 9.9289
2019 Avg (April) 9.9328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.5932 9.1936 9.3863
February 9.8030 9.4692 9.6329
March 10.2432 9.0942 9.5839
April 10.3239 9.6448 9.9289
May 9.7745 9.1212 9.5314
June 9.3169 8.7978 8.9805
July 9.0052 8.2705 8.7098
August 8.3546 8.1475 8.2456
September 8.5235 8.1468 8.3472
October 8.3896 8.1190 8.2781
November 8.3312 7.8819 8.0266
December 7.7669 7.4722 7.6190