YEARLY HIGH
99.8137 HUF
YEARLY LOW
89.4265 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
94.3666 HUF

2023 PEN to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PEN to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 99.8137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 89.4265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3872 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 95.7611 to the December average rate of 93.5629, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 99.8137 was down 10.89% compared to the 2022 peak of 112.0121, 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 499,069 HUF
2022 Average 485,938 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 447,133 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,936.02 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

97.8546
90.5689
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 93.7696, compared to 94.9636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1940 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 93.7696
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 94.9636

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 8.3639 HUF (High: 99.6201 / Low: 91.2563). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8270 HUF (High: 94.4557 / Low: 92.6286).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.3639
June Spread (Stable) ±1.8270

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.0499 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0499

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 95.2260) against the same month in 2022 (average: 91.6199), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6061 (+3.94%).

2023 Avg (March) 95.2260
2022 Avg (March) 91.6199

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 99.6201 91.2563 95.7611
February 95.2088 91.3332 93.6483
March 99.8137 92.2149 95.2260
April 93.7791 89.4265 91.1761
May 94.5912 91.0880 93.0494
June 94.4557 92.6286 93.7568
July 97.7602 93.0461 95.3357
August 98.5187 94.1024 95.6187
September 98.5397 95.6428 97.2474
October 98.0477 92.2585 95.0798
November 94.6230 90.2588 92.9370
December 95.0473 91.2863 93.5629