YEARLY HIGH
3.4418 HUF
YEARLY LOW
2.8818 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0544 HUF

2012 LRD to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 3.4418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 18, dropping to 2.8818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5599 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2770 to the December average rate of 2.9855, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.4418 was up 1.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.3820, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,209 HUF
2011 Average 13,955 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 14,409 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,799.72 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.3077
2.9387
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 3.0933, compared to 3.0154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0779 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0933
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.4124 HUF (High: 3.4418 / Low: 3.0294). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1003 HUF (High: 3.0752 / Low: 2.9750).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4124
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1003

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 0.2740 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2740

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 3.2770) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.8740), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4029 (+14.02%).

2012 Avg (January) 3.2770
2011 Avg (January) 2.8740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4418 3.0294 3.2770
February 3.0709 2.9491 3.0030
March 3.0873 2.9333 3.0088
April 3.1022 2.9237 3.0356
May 3.2481 2.9053 3.0883
June 3.3370 3.0247 3.1474
July 3.2059 3.0477 3.1211
August 3.0752 2.9750 3.0359
September 3.0612 2.8821 2.9908
October 3.0570 2.8818 2.9695
November 3.0511 2.9108 2.9898
December 3.0647 2.9249 2.9855