YEARLY HIGH
6.6507 HUF
YEARLY LOW
5.6012 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9832 HUF

2020 GMD to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GMD to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 6.6507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 5.6012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0495 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8796 to the December average rate of 5.6971, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.6507 was up 8.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.1259, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,253 HUF
2019 Average 29,006 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 28,006 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,247.37 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.5090
5.6141
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 6.1269, compared to 5.8395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2874 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.8185 HUF (High: 6.5988 / Low: 5.7804). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1538 HUF (High: 5.7550 / Low: 5.6012).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8185
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1538

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2751 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2751

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 6.4344) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.7686), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6658 (+11.54%).

2020 Avg (April) 6.4344
2019 Avg (April) 5.7686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9990 5.7470 5.8796
February 6.1646 5.9447 6.0591
March 6.5988 5.7804 6.1380
April 6.6507 6.2761 6.4344
May 6.3711 6.0600 6.2628
June 6.1357 5.8715 5.9876
July 6.0989 5.6101 5.9212
August 5.8176 5.6022 5.6887
September 6.0597 5.7642 5.9075
October 6.0865 5.8174 5.9513
November 6.0854 5.8064 5.8713
December 5.7550 5.6012 5.6971