YEARLY HIGH
2.8036 HUF
YEARLY LOW
2.4282 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5987 HUF

2020 NPR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NPR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 2.8036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 2.4282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3754 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6404 to the December average rate of 2.5031, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.8036 was up 3.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.7149, 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 14,018 HUF
2019 Average 12,909 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 12,141 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,877.08 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.7276
2.4478
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 2.6458, compared to 2.5517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0941 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3136 HUF (High: 2.8036 / Low: 2.4901). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0776 HUF (High: 2.5403 / Low: 2.4627).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3136
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0776

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1093 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2.6278) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.5184), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1094 (+4.35%).

2020 Avg (March) 2.6278
2019 Avg (March) 2.5184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6893 2.5631 2.6404
February 2.7438 2.6554 2.7042
March 2.8036 2.4901 2.6278
April 2.7937 2.6280 2.6938
May 2.7151 2.5813 2.6589
June 2.6227 2.5024 2.5496
July 2.6349 2.4304 2.5558
August 2.5524 2.4282 2.4711
September 2.6646 2.5645 2.6038
October 2.6559 2.5742 2.6178
November 2.6437 2.5176 2.5585
December 2.5403 2.4627 2.5031