YEARLY HIGH
37.2001 HUF
YEARLY LOW
33.8155 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.4362 HUF

2019 SBD to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 37.2001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 33.8155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3846 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.5212 to the December average rate of 35.9482, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 37.2001 was up 2.55% compared to the 2018 peak of 36.2743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 186,000 HUF
2018 Average 171,492 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 169,077 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,922.79 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

36.8751
34.2234
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 34.7952, compared to 36.0773 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2821 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.7952
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.0773

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 1.8610 HUF (High: 37.0241 / Low: 35.1631). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9451 HUF (High: 37.2001 / Low: 36.2549).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.8610
September Spread (Stable) ±0.9451

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 0.7476 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7476

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 36.6541) against the same month in 2018 (average: 35.3404), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3137 (+3.72%).

2019 Avg (September) 36.6541
2018 Avg (September) 35.3404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.1647 34.0244 34.5212
February 35.1905 33.9791 34.5292
March 35.6050 33.8155 34.4444
April 35.8535 34.4657 35.0823
May 36.1383 35.1237 35.4708
June 35.4869 34.4121 34.7232
July 36.0721 34.6976 35.2166
August 37.0241 35.1631 35.9557
September 37.2001 36.2549 36.6541
October 37.0633 35.6166 36.2108
November 36.9556 35.5849 36.4785
December 36.8056 35.5589 35.9482