YEARLY HIGH
0.3684 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.1852 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2042 HUF

2020 LBP to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LBP to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 0.3684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.1852.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1832 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1988 to the December average rate of 0.1947, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3684 was up 81.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2035, 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 1,842 HUF
2019 Average 962 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 926 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 916.06 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2190
0.1924
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 0.2078, compared to 0.2005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2078
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.1762 HUF (High: 0.3684 / Low: 0.1922). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 HUF (High: 0.1967 / Low: 0.1913).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1762
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0129 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 0.2077) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1921), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0157 (+8.15%).

2020 Avg (July) 0.2077
2019 Avg (July) 0.1921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2027 0.1941 0.1988
February 0.2073 0.2008 0.2044
March 0.3336 0.1947 0.2108
April 0.2238 0.2118 0.2168
May 0.2168 0.2063 0.2126
June 0.2093 0.1852 0.2035
July 0.3684 0.1922 0.2077
August 0.1993 0.1922 0.1948
September 0.2071 0.1975 0.2019
October 0.2080 0.1985 0.2034
November 0.2082 0.1985 0.2006
December 0.1967 0.1913 0.1947