YEARLY HIGH
6.8018 CDF
YEARLY LOW
5.0227 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0215 CDF

2020 HUF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HUF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 6.8018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 5.0227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7791 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6058 to the December average rate of 6.6298, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.8018 was up 13.85% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.9744, 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 6,801,768 CDF
2019 Average 5,690,325 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 5,022,701 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,779,067.13 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.8041
5.0954
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 5.5651, compared to 6.4780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5651
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 1.7789 CDF (High: 6.8016 / Low: 5.0227). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1520 CDF (High: 5.5547 / Low: 5.4027).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.7789
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1520

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 0.2422 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2422

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 6.6617) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.6379), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0239 (+18.16%).

2020 Avg (August) 6.6617
2019 Avg (August) 5.6379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7277 5.4970 5.6058
February 5.5547 5.4027 5.4678
March 5.7715 5.0816 5.4621
April 5.3718 5.0464 5.2378
May 5.8419 5.3431 5.5562
June 6.2276 5.8913 6.0609
July 6.7674 6.0828 6.3551
August 6.8018 6.5092 6.6617
September 6.5692 6.2678 6.4195
October 6.5158 5.8564 6.3319
November 6.5432 6.2319 6.4699
December 6.8016 5.0227 6.6298