YEARLY HIGH
8.0384 CDF
YEARLY LOW
5.3803 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.6232 CDF

2023 HUF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the HUF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 8.0384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 5.3803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6581 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5987 to the December average rate of 7.7891, the exchange rate registered a net change of 39.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 8.0384 was up 23.67% compared to the 2022 peak of 6.5000, 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 8,038,389 CDF
2022 Average 5,464,174 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 5,380,330 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,658,059.04 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

8.0081
5.3797
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 6.0758, compared to 7.1707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0949 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0758
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.1707

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.9144 CDF (High: 7.7998 / Low: 6.8854). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3108 CDF (High: 7.0543 / Low: 6.7436).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.9144
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1837 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1837

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 7.7891) against the same month in 2022 (average: 5.3233), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4658 (+46.32%).

2023 Avg (December) 7.7891
2022 Avg (December) 5.3233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7943 5.3803 5.5987
February 5.9112 5.5994 5.7396
March 5.9271 5.5122 5.7517
April 6.4511 5.8424 6.0770
May 6.7561 5.9884 6.3823
June 7.0543 6.7436 6.9053
July 7.4750 6.9211 7.1995
August 7.1482 6.7940 7.0158
September 7.0111 6.6637 6.8594
October 7.1525 6.6642 6.9014
November 7.7998 6.8854 7.2590
December 8.0384 7.5125 7.7891