YEARLY HIGH
0.0603 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0471 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0534 LSL

2020 HUF to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HUF to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 0.0603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 0.0471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0132 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0477 to the December average rate of 0.0505, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0603 was up 12.88% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0534, 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 60,291 LSL
2019 Average 49,713 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 47,113 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,178.44 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0594
0.0466
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to LSL 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 0.0530, compared to 0.0538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0530
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0050 LSL (High: 0.0551 / Low: 0.0502). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 LSL (High: 0.0486 / Low: 0.0471).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.0583) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0514), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0069 (+13.46%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.0583
2019 Avg (August) 0.0514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0486 0.0471 0.0477
February 0.0502 0.0473 0.0485
March 0.0551 0.0502 0.0532
April 0.0581 0.0536 0.0566
May 0.0576 0.0546 0.0565
June 0.0568 0.0544 0.0555
July 0.0570 0.0534 0.0547
August 0.0603 0.0558 0.0583
September 0.0557 0.0532 0.0548
October 0.0548 0.0518 0.0535
November 0.0529 0.0502 0.0511
December 0.0521 0.0491 0.0505