YEARLY HIGH
0.2465 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.2067 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2229 RUB

2019 HUF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HUF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.2067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0399 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2384 to the December average rate of 0.2111, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2465 was down 2.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2518, 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 246,547 RUB
2018 Average 232,220 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 206,695 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,851.62 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2411
0.2083
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to RUB 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 0.2300, compared to 0.2157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0132 RUB (High: 0.2465 / Low: 0.2333). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 RUB (High: 0.2176 / Low: 0.2127).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0132
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.2384) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2236), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0147 (+6.58%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.2384
2018 Avg (January) 0.2236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2465 0.2333 0.2384
February 0.2370 0.2320 0.2348
March 0.2371 0.2276 0.2331
April 0.2294 0.2229 0.2258
May 0.2264 0.2200 0.2235
June 0.2294 0.2199 0.2245
July 0.2219 0.2152 0.2180
August 0.2274 0.2177 0.2241
September 0.2221 0.2091 0.2150
October 0.2176 0.2127 0.2147
November 0.2163 0.2094 0.2116
December 0.2142 0.2067 0.2111