YEARLY HIGH
0.6507 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.5562 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5873 HUF

2012 KMF to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KMF to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.6507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 0.5562.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0946 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6245 to the December average rate of 0.5814, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6507 was up 1.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6422, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,254 HUF
2011 Average 2,838 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 2,781 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 472.91 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6305
0.5579
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.6004, compared to 0.5743 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5743

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0541 HUF (High: 0.6507 / Low: 0.5966). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 HUF (High: 0.5976 / Low: 0.5842).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0541
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0333 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0333

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.6245) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5592), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0653 (+11.67%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.6245
2011 Avg (January) 0.5592

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6507 0.5966 0.6245
February 0.5976 0.5842 0.5912
March 0.6023 0.5879 0.5935
April 0.6084 0.5831 0.5989
May 0.6163 0.5763 0.5964
June 0.6231 0.5806 0.5976
July 0.5913 0.5676 0.5816
August 0.5729 0.5562 0.5639
September 0.5807 0.5587 0.5720
October 0.5811 0.5628 0.5726
November 0.5796 0.5660 0.5745
December 0.5968 0.5712 0.5814