YEARLY HIGH
24.5317 HUF
YEARLY LOW
13.6716 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.3535 HUF

2020 SCR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SCR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 24.5317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 13.6716.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.8601 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.0265 to the December average rate of 13.9121, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 24.5317 was up 5.04% compared to the 2019 peak of 23.3539, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 122,658 HUF
2019 Average 106,259 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 68,358 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,300.29 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

23.7732
13.0157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 20.6397, compared to 16.0673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.5724 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.6397
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.0673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 6.1316 HUF (High: 24.5098 / Low: 18.3781). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5207 HUF (High: 14.1923 / Low: 13.6716).

April Spread (Volatile) ±6.1316
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5207

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.6522 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6522

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 22.8768) against the same month in 2019 (average: 20.4441), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4327 (+11.90%).

2020 Avg (March) 22.8768
2019 Avg (March) 20.4441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.0290 21.4474 22.0265
February 23.0953 22.1954 22.6278
March 24.5317 21.4889 22.8768
April 24.5098 18.3781 20.2245
May 20.3343 17.7461 18.5007
June 18.3128 17.0874 17.5820
July 17.8743 16.3435 17.3553
August 16.8540 15.8200 16.5006
September 17.4386 16.6911 17.0354
October 17.1670 15.9728 16.6672
November 16.2971 14.4531 14.9334
December 14.1923 13.6716 13.9121