YEARLY HIGH
18.8747 HUF
YEARLY LOW
16.8623 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.8603 HUF

2020 MDL to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MDL to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 18.8747. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 16.8623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0124 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.3193 to the December average rate of 17.1504, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 18.8747 was up 7.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 17.5779, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 94,374 HUF
2019 Average 82,951 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 84,312 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,062.02 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

18.5206
17.0259
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 17.8182, compared to 17.9025 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0843 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.8182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.9025

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.9422 HUF (High: 18.8747 / Low: 16.9325). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3265 HUF (High: 17.7737 / Low: 17.4473).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.9422
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3265

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.6072 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 17.6925) against the same month in 2019 (average: 16.3017), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3908 (+8.53%).

2020 Avg (March) 17.6925
2019 Avg (March) 16.3017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.5748 17.1304 17.3193
February 17.7737 17.4473 17.6115
March 18.8747 16.9325 17.6925
April 18.4222 17.6081 18.1028
May 18.4875 17.8712 18.1783
June 18.5562 17.6608 18.0048
July 18.5039 17.5340 18.0767
August 18.1580 17.5102 17.8200
September 18.7677 18.1329 18.3961
October 18.5115 17.8410 18.2140
November 18.5057 17.4912 17.7576
December 17.3580 16.8623 17.1504