YEARLY HIGH
5.4001 LBP
YEARLY LOW
2.7145 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9119 LBP

2020 HUF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HUF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 5.4001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 2.7145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6856 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0305 to the December average rate of 5.1377, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.4001 was down 1.91% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.5052, 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 5,400,130 LBP
2019 Average 5,200,556 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,714,491 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,685,639.33 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.1901
4.5608
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to LBP 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 4.8239, compared to 4.9998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1759 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8239
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 2.4893 LBP (High: 5.2038 / Low: 2.7145). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1427 LBP (High: 5.2270 / Low: 5.0843).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.4893
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1427

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1783 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1783

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 4.9166) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.2865), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3700 (-7.00%).

2020 Avg (June) 4.9166
2019 Avg (June) 5.2865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1530 4.9322 5.0305
February 4.9809 4.8230 4.8929
March 5.1359 2.9980 4.7855
April 4.7219 4.4680 4.6133
May 4.8462 4.6117 4.7045
June 5.4001 4.7769 4.9166
July 5.2038 2.7145 4.8724
August 5.2027 5.0183 5.1327
September 5.0623 4.8296 4.9544
October 5.0381 4.8070 4.9171
November 5.0382 4.8023 4.9848
December 5.2270 5.0843 5.1377