YEARLY HIGH
0.1731 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1417 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1586 EGP

2026 HUF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the HUF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.1731. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.1417.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0314 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1444 to the December average rate of 0.1596, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1731 was up 18.13% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1465, 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 173,063 EGP
2025 Average 139,920 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 141,655 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,407.58 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1747
0.1416
JanuMarcMayJuly

HUF to EGP 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 0.1583, compared to 0.1597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1583
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0162 EGP (High: 0.1642 / Low: 0.1481). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 EGP (High: 0.1731 / Low: 0.1711).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0162
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 0.1719) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1403), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0316 (+22.50%).

2026 Avg (May) 0.1719
2025 Avg (May) 0.1403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1487 0.1417 0.1444
February 0.1511 0.1452 0.1473
March 0.1642 0.1481 0.1539
April 0.1722 0.1619 0.1671
May 0.1731 0.1711 0.1719
June 0.1724 0.1579 0.1652
July 0.1622 0.1573 0.1598
August 0.1618 0.1575 0.1596