YEARLY HIGH
0.2776 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.2353 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2501 HUF

2012 KPW to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KPW to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.2776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 18, dropping to 0.2353.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0422 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2646 to the December average rate of 0.2425, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2776 was down 83.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7158, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,388 HUF
2011 Average 6,831 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,177 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 211.14 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2669
0.2389
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.2531, compared to 0.2470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2531
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0306 HUF (High: 0.2703 / Low: 0.2397). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 HUF (High: 0.2472 / Low: 0.2394).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0306
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.0202 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2646) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4393), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1747 (-81.62%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2646
2011 Avg (January) 1.4393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2776 0.2476 0.2646
February 0.2502 0.2394 0.2444
March 0.2506 0.2414 0.2456
April 0.2543 0.2409 0.2487
May 0.2703 0.2397 0.2547
June 0.2752 0.2510 0.2607
July 0.2659 0.2524 0.2587
August 0.2540 0.2450 0.2498
September 0.2517 0.2382 0.2453
October 0.2464 0.2353 0.2413
November 0.2490 0.2393 0.2447
December 0.2472 0.2394 0.2425