YEARLY HIGH
0.0530 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0473 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0497 ZAR

2019 HUF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HUF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.0530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.0473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0494 to the December average rate of 0.0483, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0530 was down 3.25% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0547, 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 52,962 ZAR
2018 Average 48,943 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 47,310 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,651.48 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0520
0.0480
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to ZAR 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 0.0500, compared to 0.0494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0500
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0034 ZAR (High: 0.0530 / Low: 0.0495). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 ZAR (High: 0.0501 / Low: 0.0488).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 0.0510) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0481), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+6.08%).

2019 Avg (June) 0.0510
2018 Avg (June) 0.0481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0514 0.0481 0.0494
February 0.0507 0.0480 0.0493
March 0.0526 0.0501 0.0514
April 0.0501 0.0488 0.0495
May 0.0507 0.0491 0.0496
June 0.0530 0.0495 0.0510
July 0.0494 0.0475 0.0485
August 0.0529 0.0495 0.0516
September 0.0505 0.0485 0.0492
October 0.0513 0.0491 0.0497
November 0.0512 0.0482 0.0490
December 0.0496 0.0473 0.0483