YEARLY HIGH
90.0888 HUF
YEARLY LOW
77.2590 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
82.0552 HUF

2020 SAR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 90.0888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 77.2590.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.8298 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.2103 to the December average rate of 78.5984, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 90.0888 was up 9.97% compared to the 2019 peak of 81.9217, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 450,444 HUF
2019 Average 387,473 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 386,295 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,148.89 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

88.1362
77.7264
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 83.5127, compared to 80.5978 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 83.5127
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 80.5978

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 10.8394 HUF (High: 89.3074 / Low: 78.4680). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1047 HUF (High: 79.3637 / Low: 77.2590).

March Spread (Volatile) ±10.8394
December Spread (Stable) ±2.1047

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 3.2815 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2815

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 87.2687) against the same month in 2019 (average: 76.2645), the exchange rate shifted by +11.0042 (+14.43%).

2020 Avg (April) 87.2687
2019 Avg (April) 76.2645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 81.7571 78.5235 80.2103
February 83.6072 81.0197 82.4216
March 89.3074 78.4680 83.2385
April 90.0888 85.1730 87.2687
May 87.2897 83.0797 85.6093
June 84.4776 80.5810 82.3279
July 83.8794 77.4890 81.6984
August 80.3504 77.4776 78.5939
September 83.5668 79.6020 81.5333
October 83.9980 80.2637 82.1191
November 83.9695 80.1643 81.0435
December 79.3637 77.2590 78.5984