YEARLY HIGH
142.9107 HUF
YEARLY LOW
123.1321 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
130.5658 HUF

2024 WST to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the WST to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 142.9107. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 123.1321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.7786 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 125.0798 to the December average rate of 140.5152, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 142.9107 was up 1.58% compared to the 2023 peak of 140.6938, 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 714,554 HUF
2023 Average 646,104 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 615,661 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 98,892.86 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

142.0588
123.5362
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 128.8266, compared to 132.3050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4785 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.8266
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 132.3050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 7.5855 HUF (High: 141.0714 / Low: 133.4860). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8285 HUF (High: 131.4000 / Low: 128.5715).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.5855
March Spread (Stable) ±2.8285

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.8695 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8695

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 140.5152) against the same month in 2023 (average: 124.8448), the exchange rate shifted by +15.6704 (+12.55%).

2024 Avg (December) 140.5152
2023 Avg (December) 124.8448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 128.2957 123.1321 125.0798
February 129.8250 125.7500 128.3766
March 131.4000 128.5715 129.8093
April 132.9071 128.1938 130.8196
May 130.1074 126.3418 127.9501
June 132.8821 127.8275 130.9240
July 131.3138 127.6176 129.1460
August 131.1964 125.5714 127.9084
September 128.6552 125.7714 126.9158
October 134.1393 128.4598 131.7435
November 141.0714 133.4860 137.6012
December 142.9107 138.9082 140.5152