2026 ETB to HUF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2163 HUF

YEARLY LOW

1.8778 HUF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0143 HUF

2026 ETB to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 2.2163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 16, dropping to 1.8778.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3385 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1028 to the December average rate of 1.9643, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.2163 was down 31.08% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.2155, 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 11,081 HUF

2025 Average 12,800 HUF

Yearly Trough Low 9,389 HUF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,692.28 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.1857

1.8917

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 2.0325, compared to 1.9597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0728 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0325

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.1871 HUF (High: 2.1445 / Low: 1.9574). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0357 HUF (High: 1.9805 / Low: 1.9448).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1871

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0357

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1343 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1343

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 2.1612) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.8474), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6862 (-24.10%).

2026 Avg (March) 2.1612

2025 Avg (March) 2.8474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1362	2.0371	2.1028
February	2.0873	2.0413	2.0627
March	2.2163	2.0755	2.1612
April	2.1445	1.9574	2.0269
May	1.9745	1.8938	1.9162
June	1.9599	1.8778	1.9248
July	1.9815	1.9237	1.9551
August	1.9805	1.9448	1.9643