YEARLY HIGH
0.0731 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0408 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0559 SCR

2020 HUF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HUF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.0731. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.0408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0324 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0454 to the December average rate of 0.0719, the exchange rate registered a net change of 58.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0731 was up 46.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0498, 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 73,144 SCR
2019 Average 47,096 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 40,764 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,380.69 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0747
0.0410
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to SCR 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 0.0491, compared to 0.0627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0491
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0136 SCR (High: 0.0544 / Low: 0.0408). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 SCR (High: 0.0451 / Low: 0.0433).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0136
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0719) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0460), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0259 (+56.25%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0719
2019 Avg (December) 0.0460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0466 0.0434 0.0454
February 0.0451 0.0433 0.0442
March 0.0465 0.0408 0.0438
April 0.0544 0.0408 0.0500
May 0.0564 0.0492 0.0541
June 0.0585 0.0546 0.0569
July 0.0612 0.0559 0.0577
August 0.0632 0.0593 0.0606
September 0.0599 0.0573 0.0587
October 0.0626 0.0583 0.0600
November 0.0692 0.0614 0.0670
December 0.0731 0.0705 0.0719