YEARLY HIGH
21.2257 HUF
YEARLY LOW
16.5862 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.7992 HUF

2020 LSL to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 21.2257. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 16.5862.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6395 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.9601 to the December average rate of 19.8064, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 21.2257 was up 0.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 21.1194, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 106,128 HUF
2019 Average 100,638 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 82,931 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,197.56 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

21.3411
16.7691
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 18.9701, compared to 18.6282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.9701
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.6282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.7935 HUF (High: 19.9387 / Low: 18.1451). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6601 HUF (High: 21.2257 / Low: 20.5656).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.7935
January Spread (Stable) ±0.6601

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.8480 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8480

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 20.9601) against the same month in 2019 (average: 20.1580), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8021 (+3.98%).

2020 Avg (January) 20.9601
2019 Avg (January) 20.1580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.2257 20.5656 20.9601
February 21.1358 19.9201 20.6425
March 19.9387 18.1451 18.7946
April 18.6715 17.2170 17.6902
May 18.3001 17.3494 17.7098
June 18.3946 17.6160 18.0237
July 18.7105 17.5519 18.2865
August 17.9192 16.5862 17.1501
September 18.7912 17.9428 18.2665
October 19.2894 18.2411 18.7051
November 19.9248 18.9168 19.5545
December 20.3803 19.1810 19.8064