YEARLY HIGH
0.2035 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.1816 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1924 HUF

2019 LBP to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LBP to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 0.2035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 0.1816.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0219 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1855 to the December average rate of 0.1969, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2035 was up 7.12% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1900, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,018 HUF
2018 Average 894 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 908 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109.43 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2015
0.1840
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.1879, compared to 0.1969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1879
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0088 HUF (High: 0.2000 / Low: 0.1911). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 HUF (High: 0.1879 / Low: 0.1835).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 0.1982) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1865), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0117 (+6.28%).

2019 Avg (October) 0.1982
2018 Avg (October) 0.1865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1886 0.1823 0.1855
February 0.1879 0.1835 0.1856
March 0.1894 0.1816 0.1855
April 0.1921 0.1875 0.1895
May 0.1942 0.1866 0.1922
June 0.1931 0.1869 0.1892
July 0.1950 0.1889 0.1921
August 0.2000 0.1911 0.1947
September 0.2034 0.1976 0.2001
October 0.2035 0.1947 0.1982
November 0.2019 0.1943 0.1995
December 0.2012 0.1948 0.1969