YEARLY HIGH
161.9520 HUF
YEARLY LOW
141.5367 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
149.4336 HUF

2023 TOP to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the TOP to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 161.9520. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 13, dropping to 141.5367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.4153 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 157.1256 to the December average rate of 148.7577, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 161.9520 was down 10.89% compared to the 2022 peak of 181.7470, 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 809,760 HUF
2022 Average 798,486 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 707,684 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102,076.50 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

158.3421
143.7450
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 149.8691, compared to 148.9981 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8709 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 149.8691
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.9981

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 11.0803 HUF (High: 159.1542 / Low: 148.0739). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1508 HUF (High: 146.2596 / Low: 143.1088).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.0803
June Spread (Stable) ±3.1508

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 6.9353 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9353

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 157.1256) against the same month in 2022 (average: 139.3774), the exchange rate shifted by +17.7482 (+12.73%).

2023 Avg (January) 157.1256
2022 Avg (January) 139.3774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 161.9520 153.2411 157.1256
February 157.5896 150.8219 153.7698
March 159.1542 148.0739 152.4981
April 149.9408 142.9724 145.5628
May 148.1401 143.2302 145.2966
June 146.2596 143.1088 144.9614
July 150.5122 141.5367 146.0998
August 152.3698 145.6893 148.4176
September 156.2548 148.6189 151.4571
October 155.6265 148.7327 152.2440
November 150.5996 144.1130 147.0126
December 150.5940 146.3573 148.7577