2020 HUF to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 HUF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the HUF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 74.8795. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 65.0807.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.7988 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.6632 to the December average rate of 70.1179, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 74.8795 was down 2.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 76.7483, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 70.0982, compared to 69.7660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3322 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 8.9788 STD (High: 74.8795 / Low: 65.9007). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8696 STD (High: 71.8870 / Low: 70.0173).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, 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 3.6045 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 70.8299) against the same month in 2019 (average: 75.2029), the exchange rate shifted by -4.3729 (-5.81%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73.2037 | 70.2966 | 71.6632 |
| February | 71.8870 | 70.0173 | 70.9602 |
| March | 74.8795 | 65.9007 | 70.8299 |
| April | 68.8638 | 65.0807 | 67.2254 |
| May | 70.6620 | 67.2400 | 68.5753 |
| June | 72.9225 | 69.4231 | 71.3351 |
| July | 73.9105 | 69.6258 | 71.1637 |
| August | 73.2748 | 69.5971 | 71.6366 |
| September | 70.2429 | 67.1060 | 68.5642 |
| October | 69.8486 | 66.4030 | 68.1656 |
| November | 69.8293 | 66.8138 | 68.9478 |
| December | 71.7099 | 68.6717 | 70.1179 |