YEARLY HIGH
1.8804 HUF
YEARLY LOW
1.6554 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7402 HUF

2026 LRD to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LRD to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 1.8804. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 16, dropping to 1.6554.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2249 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8009 to the December average rate of 1.7450, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.8804 was down 14.11% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.1892, 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 9,402 HUF
2025 Average 9,146 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 8,277 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,124.68 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.8555
1.6491
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.7405, compared to 1.7395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7405
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.1582 HUF (High: 1.8248 / Low: 1.6667). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0183 HUF (High: 1.7533 / Low: 1.7350).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1582
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0183

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1146 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.8383) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.8574), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0191 (-1.03%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.8383
2025 Avg (March) 1.8574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8437 1.7057 1.8009
February 1.7507 1.6981 1.7270
March 1.8804 1.7550 1.8383
April 1.8248 1.6667 1.7236
May 1.6856 1.6573 1.6663
June 1.7198 1.6554 1.6868
July 1.7667 1.7010 1.7339
August 1.7533 1.7350 1.7450