2012 TOP to HUF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |