FXO Market Update - EURHUF universe on the highs

Hungary hiked as expected with 50bps on Tuesday, slowing down from 100bps hikes in the previous meetings. The statement was on the hawkish side confirming the end of the tightening cycle is far away and that the 1 week deposit will continue to rise with 30bps/month.

EURHUF spot little changed after the rate decision and continue to trade at the highs. Vol remains bid with 1 month at 13.0 and risk reversal at 4.0 for topside, both at 2 months highs. HUF carry is also on the highs with 1 month forward trading 225 pips above spot. All the above makes EURHUF calls rich and we like to sell EURHUF calls.

Sell 1 month 410.00 EURHUF call
Receive 250 pips

Alternative

Sell 1 month 420 EURHUF call
Receive 125 pips

Spot ref.: 396.25

• The Top/Bottom charts shows the top 5 and bottom 5 values/changes for at-the-money vol, risk reversal (RR) and risk premium of the 45 currency pairs we are tracking.
• Risk premium: Implied (Imp) minus realized volatility. A positive risk premium means implied volatility trades above realized volatility, i.e. the implied volatility can be seen as “rich”.
• Change: The difference between current price/volatility and where it closed 1w ago.

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