YEARLY HIGH
4.8380 HUF
YEARLY LOW
4.0560 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4944 HUF

2019 RUB to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 4.8380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 4.0560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7820 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1958 to the December average rate of 4.7382, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.8380 was up 5.77% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.5740, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,190 HUF
2018 Average 21,553 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 20,280 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,910.08 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.7925
4.1415
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 4.3508, compared to 4.6379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2871 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3508
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 0.2789 HUF (High: 4.7817 / Low: 4.5029). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0915 HUF (High: 4.3102 / Low: 4.2187).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2789
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0915

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1252 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 4.7382) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.1969), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5413 (+12.90%).

2019 Avg (December) 4.7382
2018 Avg (December) 4.1969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2860 4.0560 4.1958
February 4.3102 4.2187 4.2584
March 4.3942 4.2184 4.2915
April 4.4855 4.3599 4.4300
May 4.5446 4.4162 4.4738
June 4.5478 4.3597 4.4553
July 4.6470 4.5069 4.5883
August 4.5928 4.3977 4.4631
September 4.7817 4.5029 4.6536
October 4.7012 4.5948 4.6581
November 4.7746 4.6228 4.7263
December 4.8380 4.6690 4.7382