YEARLY HIGH
0.3686 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.3200 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3470 JPY

2020 HUF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HUF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.3200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0486 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3631 to the December average rate of 0.3519, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3686 was down 8.78% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4041, 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 368,598 JPY
2019 Average 375,432 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 319,989 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,609.06 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3665
0.3253
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 0.3457, compared to 0.3484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0304 JPY (High: 0.3586 / Low: 0.3281). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 JPY (High: 0.3599 / Low: 0.3514).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0304
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

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 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.3631) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3893), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0262 (-6.73%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.3631
2019 Avg (January) 0.3893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3686 0.3555 0.3631
February 0.3599 0.3514 0.3555
March 0.3586 0.3281 0.3448
April 0.3356 0.3200 0.3288
May 0.3454 0.3264 0.3335
June 0.3610 0.3384 0.3485
July 0.3623 0.3419 0.3486
August 0.3660 0.3524 0.3596
September 0.3547 0.3361 0.3454
October 0.3508 0.3319 0.3417
November 0.3496 0.3320 0.3432
December 0.3574 0.3475 0.3519