YEARLY HIGH
0.3765 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.3221 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3421 HUF

2020 KPW to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KPW to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.3765. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.3221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0544 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3343 to the December average rate of 0.3276, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3765 was up 10.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3414, 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 1,883 HUF
2019 Average 1,615 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,610 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 272.17 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3683
0.3238
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 0.3484, compared to 0.3359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3484
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0460 HUF (High: 0.3732 / Low: 0.3272). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 HUF (High: 0.3309 / Low: 0.3221).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0460
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0141 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.3646) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3178), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0468 (+14.73%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.3646
2019 Avg (April) 0.3178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3408 0.3273 0.3343
February 0.3484 0.3377 0.3435
March 0.3732 0.3272 0.3473
April 0.3765 0.3558 0.3646
May 0.3644 0.3467 0.3573
June 0.3521 0.3360 0.3433
July 0.3496 0.3230 0.3405
August 0.3348 0.3229 0.3275
September 0.3482 0.3318 0.3398
October 0.3500 0.3346 0.3422
November 0.3499 0.3340 0.3377
December 0.3309 0.3221 0.3276