2020 ZAR to HUF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.1852 HUF

YEARLY LOW

16.6046 HUF

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.7833 HUF

2020 ZAR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ZAR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 21.1852. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 16.6046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5806 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.8884 to the December average rate of 19.8348, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 21.1852 was up 0.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 21.1371, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,059,258 HUF

2019 Average 1,006,114 HUF

Yearly Trough Low 830,230 HUF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 229,028.29 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

21.2648

16.7480

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 18.9245, compared to 18.6420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2825 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.9245

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.6420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.8627 HUF (High: 19.7526 / Low: 17.8900). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6604 HUF (High: 18.3890 / Low: 17.7286).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.8627

June Spread (Stable) ±0.6604

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.8082 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 20.8884) against the same month in 2019 (average: 20.2376), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6508 (+3.22%).

2020 Avg (January) 20.8884

2019 Avg (January) 20.2376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.1852	20.2547	20.8884
February	21.0029	19.5775	20.5421
March	19.7526	17.8900	18.7339
April	18.1681	17.1792	17.6227
May	18.2803	17.0675	17.7156
June	18.3890	17.7286	18.0445
July	18.6833	17.1162	18.2758
August	17.9339	16.6046	17.1244
September	18.8237	17.8794	18.2896
October	19.3617	18.2675	18.7424
November	20.0123	19.2161	19.5851
December	20.3741	19.3177	19.8348