YEARLY HIGH
2.9834 HUF
YEARLY LOW
2.4360 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6403 HUF

2012 NPR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 2.9834. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 2.4360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5474 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9003 to the December average rate of 2.4951, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.9834 was down 2.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.0445, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,917 HUF
2011 Average 13,568 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 12,180 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,736.88 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.9408
2.4546
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 2.7359, compared to 2.5447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1912 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7359
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.2652 HUF (High: 2.7926 / Low: 2.5275). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0676 HUF (High: 2.5292 / Low: 2.4616).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2652
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0676

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1124 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.9003) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.8933), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+0.24%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.9003
2011 Avg (January) 2.8933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9834 2.7907 2.9003
February 2.8678 2.7000 2.7878
March 2.8144 2.6787 2.7485
April 2.7758 2.5773 2.7101
May 2.7097 2.5636 2.6436
June 2.7926 2.5275 2.6253
July 2.6903 2.5510 2.6338
August 2.5640 2.4946 2.5321
September 2.6250 2.4562 2.5335
October 2.6556 2.4872 2.5617
November 2.5687 2.4360 2.5120
December 2.5292 2.4616 2.4951