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Ukraine War and Orban’s Victory Leave HUF Significantly Below ‘Fundamental’ Value

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  • Selling pressure on HUF has been elevated following Orban’s victory last week as market has been pricing in renewed political tensions with the EU in the near to medium term.
  • In addition, CEE currencies have been very sensitive to the renewed geopolitical risks with EU preparing for new sanctions against Russia.
  • HUF remains the most ‘undervalued’ currency among the G10/CEE world, currently trading nearly 25% below its ‘fundamental’ value according to our BEER FX model.
    • The chart below ranks the major G10 and CEE currencies based on their percentage difference between the current spot rate and their 'fair' value, which we define using a Behavioral Equilibrium Exchange Rate (BEER) model (using terms of trade, inflation and 10y interest rate differentials as explanatory variables).
  • EURHUF tested its 380 resistance earlier this morning, increasing pressure on NBH policymakers as weaker forint keeps supporting inflation expectations.
    • Next key level to watch on the topside stands at 383.20.
    • On the downside, support to watch stands at 375.10.

Source: Bloomberg/MNI

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