YEARLY HIGH
4.9378 HUF
YEARLY LOW
3.8863 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2789 HUF

2020 RUB to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 4.9378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 3.8863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0515 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8632 to the December average rate of 3.9858, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.9378 was up 2.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.8380, 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 24,689 HUF
2019 Average 22,478 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 19,432 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,257.38 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.9540
3.8647
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 4.5227, compared to 4.0351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4876 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5227
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6241 HUF (High: 4.5728 / Low: 3.9486). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1038 HUF (High: 4.0311 / Low: 3.9273).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6241
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6191 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 4.8180) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.2584), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5596 (+13.14%).

2020 Avg (February) 4.8180
2019 Avg (February) 4.2584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9268 4.7512 4.8632
February 4.9378 4.5970 4.8180
March 4.5728 3.9486 4.1989
April 4.4591 4.2156 4.3791
May 4.4948 4.2710 4.4196
June 4.5680 4.3722 4.4571
July 4.4372 3.9273 4.2864
August 4.0311 3.9273 3.9909
September 4.0791 3.9381 4.0212
October 4.0442 3.9067 3.9708
November 4.0192 3.8964 3.9555
December 4.0398 3.8863 3.9858