YEARLY HIGH
0.0034 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0030 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0033 USD

2020 HUF to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HUF to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.0034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.0030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0033 to the December average rate of 0.0034, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0034 was down 5.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0036, 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 3,450 USD
2019 Average 3,443 USD
Yearly Trough Low 2,951 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 498.77 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0034
0.0030
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HUF to USD 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 0.0032, compared to 0.0033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0004 USD (High: 0.0034 / Low: 0.0030). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0034 / Low: 0.0034).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0034) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0034), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.99%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0034
2019 Avg (December) 0.0034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0034 0.0033 0.0033
February 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
March 0.0034 0.0030 0.0032
April 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
May 0.0032 0.0030 0.0031
June 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
July 0.0034 0.0032 0.0033
August 0.0034 0.0033 0.0034
September 0.0033 0.0032 0.0033
October 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
November 0.0033 0.0032 0.0033
December 0.0034 0.0034 0.0034