YEARLY HIGH
98.3482 HUF
YEARLY LOW
80.7889 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
88.2154 HUF

2020 PEN to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PEN to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 98.3482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 80.7889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.5592 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 90.4842 to the December average rate of 81.8913, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 98.3482 was up 7.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 91.3328, 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 491,741 HUF
2019 Average 435,564 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 403,945 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,796.25 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

97.9456
80.4318
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 91.8045, compared to 84.6263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.1782 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 91.8045
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 84.6263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 10.7995 HUF (High: 95.2143 / Low: 84.4148). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8398 HUF (High: 82.6287 / Low: 80.7889).

March Spread (Volatile) ±10.7995
December Spread (Stable) ±1.8398

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 5.2329 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2329

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 96.4861) against the same month in 2019 (average: 86.5790), the exchange rate shifted by +9.9072 (+11.44%).

2020 Avg (April) 96.4861
2019 Avg (April) 86.5790

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 91.9846 88.4863 90.4842
February 92.5974 88.8030 91.1877
March 95.2143 84.4148 89.6213
April 98.3482 94.4543 96.4861
May 96.1810 90.9022 94.1403
June 90.6196 87.8544 88.9073
July 89.4604 82.7160 87.1428
August 84.3738 81.7954 82.7951
September 88.0582 84.3088 86.0121
October 87.0173 84.1669 85.6657
November 87.1026 82.6743 84.2508
December 82.6287 80.7889 81.8913