YEARLY HIGH
2.9850 KPW
YEARLY LOW
2.6158 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8337 KPW

2026 HUF to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the HUF to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 16, valuing the pair at 2.9850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 2.6158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3692 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7514 to the December average rate of 2.8547, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.9850 was up 8.18% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.7592, 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 2,984,985 KPW
2025 Average 2,560,509 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,615,755 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 369,229.74 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.9768
2.6451
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 2.8254, compared to 2.8588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0334 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8254
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.2370 KPW (High: 2.9308 / Low: 2.6937). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0313 KPW (High: 2.8737 / Low: 2.8424).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2370
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0313

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1377 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 2.9280) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.5816), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3464 (+13.42%).

2026 Avg (June) 2.9280
2025 Avg (June) 2.5816

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8473 2.7068 2.7514
February 2.8437 2.7860 2.8104
March 2.7952 2.6158 2.6727
April 2.9308 2.6937 2.8407
May 2.9655 2.9038 2.9492
June 2.9850 2.8719 2.9280
July 2.9135 2.8161 2.8629
August 2.8737 2.8424 2.8547