YEARLY HIGH
0.2573 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.2025 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2349 RUB

2020 HUF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HUF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 0.2573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 12, dropping to 0.2025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0548 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2057 to the December average rate of 0.2509, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2573 was up 4.37% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2465, 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 257,311 RUB
2019 Average 222,811 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 202,518 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,792.62 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2576
0.2009
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 0.2218, compared to 0.2481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2218
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0346 RUB (High: 0.2533 / Low: 0.2187). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 RUB (High: 0.2546 / Low: 0.2481).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0346
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.2509) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2111), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0398 (+18.87%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.2509
2019 Avg (December) 0.2111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2105 0.2030 0.2057
February 0.2175 0.2025 0.2076
March 0.2533 0.2187 0.2385
April 0.2372 0.2243 0.2284
May 0.2341 0.2225 0.2263
June 0.2287 0.2189 0.2244
July 0.2546 0.2254 0.2336
August 0.2546 0.2481 0.2506
September 0.2539 0.2452 0.2487
October 0.2560 0.2473 0.2519
November 0.2566 0.2488 0.2528
December 0.2573 0.2475 0.2509