YEARLY HIGH
0.3658 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.3148 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3369 HUF

2021 KPW to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KPW to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 0.3658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.3148.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0510 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3281 to the December average rate of 0.3610, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3658 was down 2.83% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3765, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,829 HUF
2020 Average 1,710 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,574 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 254.92 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3648
0.3194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.3301, compared to 0.3438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3301
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0226 HUF (High: 0.3658 / Low: 0.3432). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 HUF (High: 0.3335 / Low: 0.3272).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0226
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0116 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.3555) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3377), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0178 (+5.27%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.3555
2020 Avg (November) 0.3377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3319 0.3232 0.3281
February 0.3335 0.3272 0.3293
March 0.3448 0.3350 0.3416
April 0.3412 0.3302 0.3351
May 0.3332 0.3154 0.3235
June 0.3333 0.3148 0.3232
July 0.3402 0.3293 0.3356
August 0.3356 0.3279 0.3322
September 0.3451 0.3251 0.3326
October 0.3500 0.3413 0.3457
November 0.3658 0.3432 0.3555
December 0.3636 0.3562 0.3610