2020 TOP to HUF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 TOP to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the TOP to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 143.7217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 126.8397.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.8820 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 131.0155 to the December average rate of 129.1106, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 143.7217 was up 7.67% compared to the 2019 peak of 133.4872, 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 2020.
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 135.5641, compared to 131.9709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5932 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 13.2966 HUF (High: 140.3729 / Low: 127.0763). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7966 HUF (High: 130.6363 / Low: 126.8397).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 5.1566 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 140.4787) against the same month in 2019 (average: 126.0563), the exchange rate shifted by +14.4225 (+11.44%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 133.0167 | 128.6546 | 131.0155 |
| February | 135.3730 | 131.1090 | 133.4797 |
| March | 140.3729 | 127.0763 | 133.0345 |
| April | 143.7217 | 137.7841 | 140.4787 |
| May | 141.6067 | 136.1908 | 139.3322 |
| June | 138.5490 | 134.0564 | 136.0440 |
| July | 137.9501 | 127.9299 | 134.4036 |
| August | 132.2441 | 127.4326 | 129.2469 |
| September | 136.6909 | 131.9237 | 133.8630 |
| October | 135.5851 | 130.1662 | 133.1138 |
| November | 135.3764 | 130.8403 | 132.0876 |
| December | 130.6363 | 126.8397 | 129.1106 |