YEARLY HIGH
3.1049 KPW
YEARLY LOW
2.6560 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9262 KPW

2020 HUF to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HUF to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 3.1049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 2.6560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4489 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9914 to the December average rate of 3.0524, 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 3.1049 was down 5.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.2813, 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 3,104,915 KPW
2019 Average 3,099,104 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,656,021 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 448,893.78 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.0846
2.7124
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to KPW 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 2.8738, compared to 2.9787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8738
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3764 KPW (High: 3.0559 / Low: 2.6795). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0830 KPW (High: 3.1049 / Low: 3.0220).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3764
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0830

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 0.1409 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1409

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3.0524) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.0224), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0300 (+0.99%).

2020 Avg (December) 3.0524
2019 Avg (December) 3.0224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0557 2.9344 2.9914
February 2.9609 2.8699 2.9110
March 3.0559 2.6795 2.8843
April 2.8107 2.6560 2.7434
May 2.8841 2.7444 2.7989
June 2.9764 2.8400 2.9138
July 3.0964 2.8604 2.9389
August 3.0972 2.9865 3.0536
September 3.0142 2.8716 2.9436
October 2.9890 2.8568 2.9223
November 2.9938 2.8579 2.9614
December 3.1049 3.0220 3.0524