YEARLY HIGH
40.8403 HUF
YEARLY LOW
35.2158 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.4054 HUF

2020 SBD to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 40.8403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 35.2158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6245 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.3328 to the December average rate of 36.6673, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 40.8403 was up 9.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 37.2001, 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 204,202 HUF
2019 Average 177,202 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 176,079 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,122.61 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

39.8519
35.3266
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 37.7835, compared to 37.0274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7560 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.7835
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.0274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.4433 HUF (High: 40.6592 / Low: 35.2158). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2031 HUF (High: 36.4590 / Low: 35.2558).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.4433
August Spread (Stable) ±1.2031

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 1.5836 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5836

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 39.4748) against the same month in 2019 (average: 35.0823), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3925 (+12.52%).

2020 Avg (April) 39.4748
2019 Avg (April) 35.0823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.1502 35.4713 36.3328
February 38.1307 36.7635 37.4616
March 40.6592 35.2158 37.7541
April 40.8403 38.5442 39.4748
May 39.3088 37.4302 38.6306
June 38.0182 36.3304 37.0470
July 37.8411 35.2766 36.8250
August 36.4590 35.2558 35.7037
September 38.4522 36.1238 37.3848
October 38.9138 37.0209 37.9238
November 39.0271 37.1651 37.6600
December 37.2105 35.9337 36.6673