YEARLY HIGH
0.0518 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.0414 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0456 HUF

2020 PYG to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PYG to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.0518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.0414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0103 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0462 to the December average rate of 0.0424, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0518 was up 4.99% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0493, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 259 HUF
2019 Average 233 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 207 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.65 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0512
0.0416
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0478, compared to 0.0434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0478
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0060 HUF (High: 0.0509 / Low: 0.0449). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 HUF (High: 0.0432 / Low: 0.0419).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0504) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0460), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+9.72%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0504
2019 Avg (April) 0.0460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0470 0.0454 0.0462
February 0.0480 0.0466 0.0474
March 0.0509 0.0449 0.0476
April 0.0518 0.0493 0.0504
May 0.0500 0.0470 0.0489
June 0.0469 0.0455 0.0461
July 0.0462 0.0418 0.0445
August 0.0432 0.0419 0.0424
September 0.0450 0.0429 0.0438
October 0.0448 0.0430 0.0439
November 0.0448 0.0427 0.0432
December 0.0442 0.0414 0.0424