2020 HUF to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 HUF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the HUF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 4.0929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 3.5886.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5044 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8756 to the December average rate of 3.7111, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.0929 was down 2.84% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.2124, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
HUF to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.8488, compared to 3.8154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0334 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3569 KRW (High: 4.0733 / Low: 3.7164). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1215 KRW (High: 3.7201 / Low: 3.5986).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1755 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 3.9157) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.0567), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1410 (-3.48%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.9637 | 3.8300 | 3.8756 |
| February | 3.9346 | 3.7712 | 3.8648 |
| March | 4.0733 | 3.7164 | 3.8949 |
| April | 3.7956 | 3.6332 | 3.7268 |
| May | 3.9467 | 3.7446 | 3.8232 |
| June | 3.9997 | 3.7850 | 3.9075 |
| July | 4.0929 | 3.8058 | 3.9157 |
| August | 4.0882 | 3.9406 | 4.0282 |
| September | 3.9702 | 3.7246 | 3.8527 |
| October | 3.8110 | 3.5886 | 3.7158 |
| November | 3.7201 | 3.5986 | 3.6689 |
| December | 3.7713 | 3.6439 | 3.7111 |