| 1 $ = | Start | 06/08/2026 | Change | |
| Last 24 hours | 308.89 Ft | ⇨ | 308.59 Ft | -0.1% |
| Last week | 305.67 Ft | ⇨ | 308.59 Ft | +0.96% |
| Last month | 300.19 Ft | ⇨ | 308.59 Ft | +2.8% |
| Last year | 353.94 Ft | ⇨ | 308.59 Ft | -12.81% |
| Currency | 06/01/2026 | 06/08/2026 | Change | |
| Israeli Shekel (ILS) | 2.8217 ₪ | ⇨ | 2.929 ₪ | +3.81% |
| Brazilian Real (BRL) | 5.0391 R$ | ⇨ | 5.2046 R$ | +3.28% |
| Chilean Peso (CLP) | 892.38 $ | ⇨ | 920.72 $ | +3.18% |
| Venezuelan Bolívar (VES) | 548.69 Bs. | ⇨ | 562.59 Bs. | +2.53% |
| Paraguayan Guaraní (PYG) | 6,019.6 ₲ | ⇨ | 6,148.5 ₲ | +2.14% |
| Nicaraguan Córdoba (NIO) | 36.805 C$ | ⇨ | 36.611 C$ | -0.53% |
| Philippine Peso (PHP) | 61.923 ₱ | ⇨ | 61.572 ₱ | -0.57% |
| Nigerian Naira (NGN) | 1,370.3 ₦ | ⇨ | 1,361.1 ₦ | -0.67% |
| Seychellois Rupee (SCR) | 13.677 SR | ⇨ | 13.465 SR | -1.54% |
| Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) | 18.178 ZK | ⇨ | 17.56 ZK | -3.4% |
| See also: 24h, monthly and yearly currency moves | ||||
| Currency name | Hungarian Forint |
| Symbol | Ft |
| Also known as | HUF, Hungarian Forint, 1 Ft = 100 fillér |
| ISO code | HUF |
| Banknotes | 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10,000, 20,000 Ft |
| Coins | 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 Ft |
| Central bank | Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) - Website: www.mnb.hu |
| Countries | 1 country: Hungary (capital: Budapest, major cities: Budapest, Debrecen, Miskolc, Szeged) |
| Population | 10 mil. |
History
The modern forint issued by the National Bank of Hungary was introduced on 1 August 1946 — and holds the record as the largest denomination banknote ever printed. It replaced the pengő after a hyperinflation so catastrophic that it remains the most extreme in recorded history: at its peak in July 1946, prices were doubling every 15 hours, and the largest denomination printed was 100 quintillion pengő (10²⁰).
The name "forint" derives from Florence, Italy — specifically from the gold florins (fiorino d'oro) minted in Florence from 1252 onward, which became the model for medieval Hungarian gold coins. Hungary had previously used the forint before World War II, and the name was revived for the postwar currency.
Under communist rule, the forint was a non-convertible currency managed by the National Bank of Hungary, with fixed exchange rates set by the state. Gradual liberalisation began in the 1980s as Hungary pursued a more market-oriented approach than other Eastern Bloc nations. After the transition to democracy in 1989–1990, Hungary moved toward a convertible currency and opened its economy.
The forint became fully convertible in 2001. Hungary joined the EU in 2004 but has not adopted the euro, repeatedly postponing accession. The forint has experienced periodic bouts of volatility linked to Hungary's fiscal deficits and political factors. The National Bank of Hungary (Magyar Nemzeti Bank) manages monetary policy.
Sources:
"Hungarian forint", Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungarian_forint
"Hungarian pengő", Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungarian_peng%C5%91