YEARLY HIGH
76.7483 STD
YEARLY LOW
70.1675 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
73.3721 STD

2019 HUF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HUF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 76.7483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 70.1675.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5808 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.2106 to the December average rate of 72.4066, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 76.7483 was down 4.78% compared to the 2018 peak of 80.5991, 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 76,748,284 STD
2018 Average 76,514,872 STD
Yearly Trough Low 70,167,468 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,580,816.16 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

75.5925
71.0093
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to STD 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 74.2599, compared to 72.4842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7757 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 74.2599
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 72.4842

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 3.5328 STD (High: 75.8915 / Low: 72.3587). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3382 STD (High: 73.2017 / Low: 71.8634).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.5328
May Spread (Stable) ±1.3382

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 1.9603 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9603

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 75.2029) against the same month in 2018 (average: 78.5467), the exchange rate shifted by -3.3438 (-4.26%).

2019 Avg (March) 75.2029
2018 Avg (March) 78.5467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 76.5922 73.8131 75.2106
February 75.9835 74.2180 75.1526
March 76.7483 73.5315 75.2029
April 74.4337 72.7518 73.6019
May 73.2017 71.8634 72.5027
June 75.8915 72.3587 73.8887
July 75.5088 73.2041 74.2965
August 74.5816 71.5165 73.3516
September 72.1966 70.1675 71.3912
October 73.1752 70.2718 72.0011
November 73.4034 70.5642 71.4583
December 73.1768 70.9689 72.4066