YEARLY HIGH
0.0189 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0136 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0167 BRL

2020 HUF to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HUF to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 0.0189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0138 to the December average rate of 0.0175, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0189 was up 34.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0141, 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 18,929 BRL
2019 Average 13,573 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 13,627 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,301.12 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0189
0.0133
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to BRL 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 0.0157, compared to 0.0178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0157
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0017 BRL (High: 0.0172 / Low: 0.0155). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BRL (High: 0.0141 / Low: 0.0136).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.0185) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0137), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+35.09%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.0185
2019 Avg (August) 0.0137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0141 0.0136 0.0138
February 0.0146 0.0138 0.0141
March 0.0162 0.0146 0.0156
April 0.0172 0.0155 0.0162
May 0.0182 0.0167 0.0174
June 0.0174 0.0159 0.0168
July 0.0179 0.0169 0.0173
August 0.0189 0.0179 0.0185
September 0.0181 0.0172 0.0177
October 0.0186 0.0180 0.0183
November 0.0186 0.0175 0.0179
December 0.0176 0.0171 0.0175