YEARLY HIGH
94.2515 HUF
YEARLY LOW
81.9571 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
89.5330 HUF

2020 ILS to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 94.2515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 81.9571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.2944 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 86.9716 to the December average rate of 90.8645, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 94.2515 was up 6.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 88.4037, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ILS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 471,258 HUF
2019 Average 408,195 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 409,786 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,472.05 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

92.4822
86.2217
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to HUF 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 89.4885, compared to 89.5774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0889 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 89.4885
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 89.5774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 10.6450 HUF (High: 92.6022 / Low: 81.9571). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1960 HUF (High: 92.3458 / Low: 89.1498).

March Spread (Volatile) ±10.6450
October Spread (Stable) ±3.1960

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.9456 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9456

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 91.9605) against the same month in 2019 (average: 79.5958), the exchange rate shifted by +12.3647 (+15.53%).

2020 Avg (April) 91.9605
2019 Avg (April) 79.5958

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 88.8129 84.7980 86.9716
February 91.5505 87.8500 90.0452
March 92.6022 81.9571 87.0996
April 94.2515 89.3590 91.9605
May 92.7426 89.0197 91.4300
June 92.3344 87.4396 89.4244
July 91.5819 85.2894 89.2850
August 89.2522 85.4077 86.7434
September 90.7028 87.2316 89.3202
October 92.3458 89.1498 90.7634
November 92.4452 89.0802 90.4878
December 92.6518 89.4101 90.8645