YEARLY HIGH
2.1637 HUF
YEARLY LOW
1.8806 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0051 HUF

2026 JPY to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JPY to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 2.1637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 16, dropping to 1.8806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2831 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0874 to the December average rate of 2.0095, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.1637 was down 16.54% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.5924, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,081,844 HUF
2025 Average 1,179,573 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 940,305 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141,539.35 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.1419
1.8910
JanuMarcMayJuly

JPY 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 2.0161, compared to 1.9722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0439 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.1584 HUF (High: 2.0916 / Low: 1.9331). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 HUF (High: 2.0152 / Low: 2.0020).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1584
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.1302 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 2.1210) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.4826), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3616 (-14.57%).

2026 Avg (March) 2.1210
2025 Avg (March) 2.4826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1061 2.0504 2.0874
February 2.0946 2.0271 2.0652
March 2.1637 2.0556 2.1210
April 2.0916 1.9331 1.9908
May 1.9753 1.9050 1.9201
June 1.9380 1.8806 1.9119
July 1.9619 1.9087 1.9349
August 2.0152 2.0020 2.0095