Hungarian Forint (HUF) Exchange Rates Today
Live rates, 30-day trends, and real talk about what banks charge you for Hungarian Forint.
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What is the Hungarian Forint?
Hungary is an EU member but has not adopted the Euro. Budapest is a popular tourist destination, and HUF features large denomination banknotes (the largest is 20,000 Ft).
Symbol: Ft ISO code: HUF Central bank: Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB)
BIS ranking: 26th most traded (the 26th most bought and sold currency worldwide) Used in: Hungary
This page is a hub for all HUF exchange rates on our site. Use the converter above to check the current mid-market rate for Hungarian Forint against any supported currency, or scroll down to browse individual pair pages with 30-day charts, historical data, and conversion tables.
How Hungarian Forint is commonly exchanged
Hungary is an EU member but has not adopted the Euro. EUR/HUF is the most traded pair. Budapest is a popular tourist destination, and HUF features large-denomination banknotes (the largest is 20,000 Ft), which can be disorienting for visitors unfamiliar with the currency.
Most HUF conversions pass through one of the major pairs listed below. For less common combinations, rates are computed as cross-rates through USD or EUR, which may carry a slightly wider spread.
Practical notes for Hungarian Forint
Travel and card conversions
If you are spending in Hungarian Forint, a card with no foreign transaction fee is typically the best option. Always choose to be charged in HUF (the local currency) at point of sale - selecting your home currency triggers Dynamic Currency Conversion, which adds an unnecessary 3-6% markup to your transaction.
Weekend and holiday pricing
Currency markets close Friday at 5pm Eastern and reopen Sunday at 5pm Eastern. During this window, the rate you see is Friday's closing price. Some providers widen their spreads on weekends. If your conversion is not urgent, waiting until Monday often means a tighter spread and a rate that reflects current market conditions.
Bank spreads
As a less liquid currency, HUF spreads at banks and exchanges tend to be wider than for major currencies - sometimes 4-6% at banks and up to 15% at airport counters. Online transfer services usually offer much tighter spreads for HUF.
The Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) and the Hungarian Forint
The Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) targets 3% inflation (+/- 1%). The Monetary Council meets monthly.
Policy tool: The base rate. Hungary has sometimes used unorthodox tools including FX swap tenders.
Key data releases: Hungarian CPI, GDP, and MNB rate decisions.
Did you know?
- Hungary's forint features the largest denomination commonly in circulation in Europe - the 20,000 HUF note - yet is worth only about $55, reflecting the currency's lower unit value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HUF exchange rate today?
The live mid-market rate is shown in the converter above. It updates every 60 seconds during market hours (Sunday 5pm ET through Friday 5pm ET). Scroll down to see HUF rates against all supported currencies.
What is the mid-market rate for Hungarian Forint?
The mid-market rate is the midpoint between wholesale buy and sell prices - the fairest benchmark before any provider adds markup. It is the rate shown on this page. Your bank or service will offer a different rate that includes their margin.
How is HUF performing this month?
Use the converter above and click through to any pair page to see the 30-day range bar, which shows where today's rate sits relative to the recent trend. The rate statistics panel shows 30-day low, high, average, and volatility.
Where can I find historical HUF rates?
Click on any pair page below and scroll to the history chart. You can view 7-day, 30-day, or 1-year history with daily rates. Use the date picker to look up a specific historical date.
What affects the value of Hungarian Forint?
Central bank interest rate decisions from the Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) are typically the largest driver. Inflation data, economic growth figures, trade balances, and political stability also matter. On a day-to-day basis, scheduled economic data releases and central bank communication can cause noticeable moves.
Why do different sites show different HUF rates?
Different providers use different data sources, update at different times, and may show rates that already include their markup. The mid-market rate (shown here) is the most neutral benchmark. If a site shows a rate that is noticeably worse, that difference is likely their margin built into the number.
How is the HUF exchange rate set?
Most exchange rates are determined by supply and demand in the global forex market, where banks, funds, and corporations trade currencies 24 hours a day on weekdays. Interest rate differentials between central banks are the biggest long-term driver. No single entity "sets" the rate - it emerges from millions of transactions.
Learn more
- MNB - Exchange Rates - Magyar Nemzeti Bank daily rates
- Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) - Hungarian economic data including CPI and trade
HUF rate statistics
Hungarian Forint rate context
We compare the current Hungarian Forint exchange rate against its recent trading range to help you decide whether now is a good time to convert. The live analysis updates throughout market hours.
Rate analysis updates when live data is available.
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All HUF Currency Pairs
Live exchange rate pages for Hungarian Forint against every supported currency.