YEARLY HIGH
144.2687 HUF
YEARLY LOW
121.8903 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
129.4936 HUF

2012 TOP to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 144.2687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 18, dropping to 121.8903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.3784 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 136.7422 to the December average rate of 125.4258, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 144.2687 was up 3.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 138.7408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 721,343 HUF
2011 Average 574,053 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 609,451 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111,892.05 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

137.9494
123.4627
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 131.8351, compared to 127.1521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.6830 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.8351
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 127.1521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 15.0397 HUF (High: 144.2687 / Low: 129.2290). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3893 HUF (High: 128.9914 / Low: 124.6020).

January Spread (Volatile) ±15.0397
September Spread (Stable) ±4.3893

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 6.7897 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.7897

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 136.7422) against the same month in 2011 (average: 110.6662), the exchange rate shifted by +26.0760 (+23.56%).

2012 Avg (January) 136.7422
2011 Avg (January) 110.6662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 144.2687 129.2290 136.7422
February 133.2655 126.7431 129.9524
March 133.7806 128.6469 131.0437
April 133.7841 126.9504 131.5635
May 135.4475 125.6109 130.5742
June 137.8440 126.6302 131.1347
July 135.6846 126.6054 130.9446
August 131.1247 125.8861 128.3929
September 128.9914 124.6020 126.6736
October 128.7087 121.8903 124.6699
November 130.6361 122.2551 126.8056
December 128.3599 122.7152 125.4258