YEARLY HIGH
121.8127 HUF
YEARLY LOW
108.9996 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
115.6789 HUF

2020 WST to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 121.8127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 108.9996.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.8131 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 114.3497 to the December average rate of 115.6184, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 121.8127 was up 4.83% compared to the 2019 peak of 116.2014, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 609,063 HUF
2019 Average 552,676 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 544,998 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,065.38 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

118.7200
111.9146
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 115.6139, compared to 115.7438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 115.6139
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 115.7438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 12.8131 HUF (High: 121.8127 / Low: 108.9996). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4332 HUF (High: 114.5889 / Low: 111.1556).

March Spread (Volatile) ±12.8131
August Spread (Stable) ±3.4332

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.0154 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 114.9692) against the same month in 2019 (average: 107.3134), the exchange rate shifted by +7.6557 (+7.13%).

2020 Avg (March) 114.9692
2019 Avg (March) 107.3134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 116.3508 112.2746 114.3497
February 117.3559 113.5688 115.5060
March 121.8127 108.9996 114.9692
April 121.6936 114.9281 118.1529
May 118.8059 112.8401 116.3286
June 117.3892 110.4525 114.3771
July 119.3113 111.3416 115.4972
August 114.5889 111.1556 112.4818
September 120.0527 114.6263 116.8170
October 120.3678 113.1919 117.0108
November 119.9897 115.1932 117.0377
December 117.7916 113.4287 115.6184