YEARLY HIGH
5.0296 MMK
YEARLY LOW
4.0850 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4724 MMK

2020 HUF to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HUF to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 5.0296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 4.0850.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9446 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8809 to the December average rate of 4.5347, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.0296 was down 10.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.6178, 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 5,029,570 MMK
2019 Average 5,239,457 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 4,084,950 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 944,620.38 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.9495
4.1271
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to MMK 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 4.5445, compared to 4.4004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1440 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4907 MMK (High: 4.7469 / Low: 4.2562). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1812 MMK (High: 4.8126 / Low: 4.6314).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4907
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1812

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 0.2824 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2824

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 4.8809) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.4765), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5955 (-10.87%).

2020 Avg (January) 4.8809
2019 Avg (January) 5.4765

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0296 4.7767 4.8809
February 4.8126 4.6314 4.6910
March 4.7469 4.2562 4.4870
April 4.4482 4.1504 4.3303
May 4.4876 4.2832 4.3633
June 4.6221 4.3441 4.5142
July 4.6955 4.3351 4.4685
August 4.6860 4.4425 4.6051
September 4.4644 4.1728 4.3226
October 4.2748 4.0850 4.1956
November 4.3729 4.0861 4.2760
December 4.7227 4.4583 4.5347