YEARLY HIGH
210.5459 IRR
YEARLY LOW
124.2575 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
137.1168 IRR

2020 HUF to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HUF to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 210.5459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 124.2575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 86.2884 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 139.9511 to the December average rate of 142.8036, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 210.5459 was up 36.36% compared to the 2019 peak of 154.4022, 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 210,545,940 IRR
2019 Average 145,160,594 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 124,257,530 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 86,288,409.94 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

144.3047
126.8943
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to IRR 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 134.4640, compared to 139.7695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.3055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 134.4640
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 139.7695

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 76.6148 IRR (High: 210.5459 / Low: 133.9311). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8809 IRR (High: 145.2583 / Low: 141.3773).

July Spread (Volatile) ±76.6148
December Spread (Stable) ±3.8809

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 6.6324 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.6324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 139.9809) against the same month in 2019 (average: 145.0899), the exchange rate shifted by -5.1090 (-3.52%).

2020 Avg (July) 139.9809
2019 Avg (July) 145.0899

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 142.9558 137.2788 139.9511
February 138.6392 134.2658 136.1998
March 143.0883 125.3570 134.9776
April 131.4929 124.2575 128.3452
May 134.9286 128.3943 130.9756
June 139.2450 132.9366 136.3350
July 210.5459 133.9311 139.9809
August 144.8960 139.7194 142.8538
September 141.0159 134.3435 137.7088
October 139.8340 133.6518 136.7159
November 140.0596 133.7009 138.5543
December 145.2583 141.3773 142.8036