YEARLY HIGH
0.4041 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.3507 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3755 JPY

2019 HUF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HUF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.4041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 0.3507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0534 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3893 to the December average rate of 0.3666, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4041 was down 8.73% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4427, 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 404,076 JPY
2018 Average 409,052 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 350,690 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,385.82 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4011
0.3519
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to JPY 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 0.3880, compared to 0.3631 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3880
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3631

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0198 JPY (High: 0.3965 / Low: 0.3767). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 JPY (High: 0.3783 / Low: 0.3695).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0198
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.3970) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4186), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0216 (-5.16%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.3970
2018 Avg (March) 0.4186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3965 0.3767 0.3893
February 0.4009 0.3892 0.3940
March 0.4041 0.3873 0.3970
April 0.3961 0.3855 0.3906
May 0.3850 0.3722 0.3788
June 0.3834 0.3722 0.3785
July 0.3783 0.3695 0.3730
August 0.3682 0.3526 0.3610
September 0.3613 0.3507 0.3560
October 0.3686 0.3510 0.3611
November 0.3684 0.3572 0.3608
December 0.3713 0.3605 0.3666