The forint traded at 252.85 to the Swiss franc shortly at 9:20 on Friday, weakening sharply from 247.84 late Thursday, but recovering after passing the 254 mark early in the morning to reach a new historical low.

The forint traded at 273.70 to the euro early Friday, softening from 271.67 on Thursday.

The forint weakened to 193.70 from 191.72 to the dollar.