YEARLY HIGH
91.3328 HUF
YEARLY LOW
81.9687 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
87.0999 HUF

2019 PEN to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PEN to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 91.3328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 81.9687.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3641 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 83.7316 to the December average rate of 88.8447, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 91.3328 was up 5.21% compared to the 2018 peak of 86.8085, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 456,664 HUF
2018 Average 411,178 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 409,844 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,820.65 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

90.6260
83.1048
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 85.3944, compared to 88.8054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 85.3944
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 88.8054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 3.8387 HUF (High: 89.1326 / Low: 85.2939). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4393 HUF (High: 87.2944 / Low: 85.8551).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.8387
April Spread (Stable) ±1.4393

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.3405 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 89.9992) against the same month in 2018 (average: 84.2443), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7549 (+6.83%).

2019 Avg (September) 89.9992
2018 Avg (September) 84.2443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 84.8415 81.9687 83.7316
February 85.1250 83.2909 84.3275
March 86.2276 83.3073 84.6979
April 87.2944 85.8551 86.5790
May 88.0375 86.2752 87.1855
June 86.6726 84.6405 85.8450
July 89.3764 86.6182 88.1658
August 89.1326 85.2939 87.0429
September 91.3328 88.1195 89.9992
October 90.5426 88.0932 89.1983
November 90.3685 87.8128 89.5813
December 90.2452 87.0122 88.8447