YEARLY HIGH
6.5028 BIF
YEARLY LOW
4.6272 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5283 BIF

2022 HUF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the HUF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 6.5028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 4.6272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8756 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3139 to the December average rate of 5.3796, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 6.5028 was down 6.74% compared to the 2021 peak of 6.9725, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,502,806 BIF
2021 Average 6,517,055 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 4,627,213 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,875,593.15 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

6.5175
4.6995
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to BIF 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 5.9171, compared to 5.1394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7777 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.6192 BIF (High: 6.1828 / Low: 5.5636). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3005 BIF (High: 5.7561 / Low: 5.4556).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6192
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4539 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4539

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 6.3660) against the same month in 2021 (average: 6.5812), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2152 (-3.27%).

2022 Avg (February) 6.3660
2021 Avg (February) 6.5812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4806 6.1551 6.3139
February 6.5028 6.0359 6.3660
March 6.1828 5.5636 5.9121
April 6.1763 5.6206 5.8686
May 5.7561 5.4556 5.5835
June 5.6464 5.3260 5.4587
July 5.3636 5.0281 5.2063
August 5.3667 4.9509 5.1848
September 5.2357 4.7441 5.0376
October 5.0576 4.6272 4.8510
November 5.2628 4.9567 5.1774
December 5.5227 5.1907 5.3796