YEARLY HIGH
0.6859 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.5120 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6228 LRD

2020 HUF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HUF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 0.6859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.5120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1740 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6363 to the December average rate of 0.5470, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6859 was down 4.78% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7204, 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 685,938 LRD
2019 Average 640,150 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 511,971 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 173,966.97 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6892
0.5333
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to LRD 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 0.6285, compared to 0.6171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6285
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0820 LRD (High: 0.6715 / Low: 0.5895). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 LRD (High: 0.6430 / Low: 0.6315).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0820
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0846 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0846

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.6762) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6926), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0163 (-2.36%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.6762
2019 Avg (August) 0.6926

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6430 0.6315 0.6363
February 0.6444 0.6278 0.6358
March 0.6715 0.5895 0.6338
April 0.6187 0.5848 0.6038
May 0.6364 0.6052 0.6171
June 0.6577 0.6287 0.6445
July 0.6855 0.6336 0.6508
August 0.6859 0.6613 0.6762
September 0.6675 0.6345 0.6512
October 0.6585 0.5817 0.6308
November 0.5881 0.5120 0.5463
December 0.5580 0.5322 0.5470