YEARLY HIGH
1.3538 HUF
YEARLY LOW
1.1576 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2301 HUF

2020 YER to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the YER to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 1.3538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 1.1576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1962 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2020 to the December average rate of 1.1781, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.3538 was up 10.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.2276, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,769 HUF
2019 Average 5,806 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 5,788 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 980.93 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3242
1.1641
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 1.2526, compared to 1.2076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0450 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2526
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1655 HUF (High: 1.3419 / Low: 1.1764). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0320 HUF (High: 1.1896 / Low: 1.1576).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1655
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0320

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0506 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0506

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 1.3108) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1426), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1683 (+14.73%).

2020 Avg (April) 1.3108
2019 Avg (April) 1.1426

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2253 1.1766 1.2020
February 1.2527 1.2141 1.2351
March 1.3419 1.1764 1.2486
April 1.3538 1.2793 1.3108
May 1.3100 1.2465 1.2847
June 1.2661 1.2078 1.2341
July 1.2567 1.1610 1.2241
August 1.2037 1.1607 1.1774
September 1.2516 1.1927 1.2215
October 1.2584 1.2026 1.2303
November 1.2579 1.2008 1.2141
December 1.1896 1.1576 1.1781