YEARLY HIGH
2.0022 SOS
YEARLY LOW
1.7164 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8890 SOS

2020 HUF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HUF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 2.0022. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 1.7164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2857 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9288 to the December average rate of 1.9704, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.0022 was down 5.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.1160, 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 2,002,170 SOS
2019 Average 1,996,626 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,716,426 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 285,743.72 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.9905
1.7498
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to SOS 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 1.8560, compared to 1.9220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0660 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8560
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2413 SOS (High: 1.9738 / Low: 1.7326). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0544 SOS (High: 2.0022 / Low: 1.9478).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2413
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0544

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0964 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0964

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.9704) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.9472), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0232 (+1.19%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.9704
2019 Avg (December) 1.9472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9712 1.8968 1.9288
February 1.9279 1.8453 1.8845
March 1.9738 1.7326 1.8662
April 1.8093 1.7164 1.7698
May 1.8619 1.7711 1.8056
June 1.9170 1.8319 1.8808
July 2.0007 1.8443 1.8963
August 2.0007 1.9202 1.9662
September 1.9367 1.8488 1.8999
October 1.9362 1.8417 1.8868
November 1.9330 1.8416 1.9122
December 2.0022 1.9478 1.9704