YEARLY HIGH
456.6693 HUF
YEARLY LOW
420.3615 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
438.7669 HUF

2023 FKP to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the FKP to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 456.6693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 420.3615.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.3078 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 448.1193 to the December average rate of 442.7464, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 456.6693 was down 7.92% compared to the 2022 peak of 495.9318, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,283,347 HUF
2022 Average 2,292,511 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 2,101,807 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181,539.21 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

450.7747
424.0945
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 434.0338, compared to 443.4999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.4661 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 434.0338
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 443.4999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 33.4813 HUF (High: 454.3184 / Low: 420.8372). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.1980 HUF (High: 446.8486 / Low: 438.6506).

March Spread (Volatile) ±33.4813
December Spread (Stable) ±8.1980

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 14.5659 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.5659

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 448.3063) against the same month in 2022 (average: 474.5459), the exchange rate shifted by -26.2396 (-5.53%).

2023 Avg (August) 448.3063
2022 Avg (August) 474.5459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 454.1662 439.9081 448.1193
February 442.3657 427.8876 433.5534
March 454.3184 420.8372 436.6074
April 433.0332 420.3615 426.3179
May 432.8683 423.6304 427.6282
June 437.9688 428.1964 431.9769
July 451.9840 433.7599 441.7889
August 456.6693 441.5013 448.3063
September 454.3109 444.3198 448.5514
October 450.1227 438.2263 444.1778
November 441.2837 430.9180 435.4288
December 446.8486 438.6506 442.7464