YEARLY HIGH
4.3753 CDF
YEARLY LOW
3.8847 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1284 CDF

2013 HUF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HUF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 4.3753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 3.8847.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4906 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1717 to the December average rate of 4.2200, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.3753 was up 0.42% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.3572, 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 4,375,322 CDF
2012 Average 4,092,336 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 3,884,747 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 490,574.85 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.3136
3.9347
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to CDF 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 4.0898, compared to 4.1670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0772 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0898
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.2194 CDF (High: 4.2897 / Low: 4.0703). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0712 CDF (High: 4.1205 / Low: 4.0493).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2194
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0712

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2329 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2329

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 4.2820) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.2601), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0219 (+0.51%).

2013 Avg (October) 4.2820
2012 Avg (October) 4.2601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2514 4.1181 4.1717
February 4.2897 4.0703 4.1992
March 4.0747 3.8847 3.9663
April 4.0977 3.8864 4.0129
May 4.1205 4.0493 4.0829
June 4.2331 4.0335 4.1059
July 4.1384 4.0113 4.0891
August 4.1470 4.0515 4.1000
September 4.2104 4.0397 4.1260
October 4.3753 4.2128 4.2820
November 4.2258 4.1337 4.1848
December 4.3098 4.1224 4.2200