YEARLY HIGH
8.2743 BIF
YEARLY LOW
7.3293 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8968 BIF

2024 HUF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the HUF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 8.2743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 7.3293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9450 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1487 to the December average rate of 7.4925, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 8.2743 was down 2.71% compared to the 2023 peak of 8.5048, 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 8,274,299 BIF
2023 Average 7,230,368 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 7,329,286 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 945,013.79 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

8.2144
7.4269
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 7.9431, compared to 7.8504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0928 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9431
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.8504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.4846 BIF (High: 7.8139 / Low: 7.3293). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1987 BIF (High: 8.2337 / Low: 8.0350).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4846
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1987

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2925 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2925

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 8.1487) against the same month in 2023 (average: 5.6536), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4951 (+44.13%).

2024 Avg (January) 8.1487
2023 Avg (January) 5.6536

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2743 7.9527 8.1487
February 8.1199 7.8520 7.9563
March 7.9541 7.7418 7.8713
April 7.9748 7.7009 7.8238
May 8.1207 7.8732 8.0112
June 8.0279 7.7067 7.8476
July 8.0598 7.8249 7.9615
August 8.2120 7.8366 8.0445
September 8.2337 8.0350 8.1439
October 8.0683 7.7347 7.8762
November 7.8139 7.3293 7.5837
December 7.5951 7.3894 7.4925