YEARLY HIGH
4.5138 HUF
YEARLY LOW
3.9414 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1533 HUF

2016 AFN to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 4.5138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 3.9414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5725 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2177 to the December average rate of 4.4564, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.5138 was down 10.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.0415, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 22,569 HUF
2015 Average 22,857 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 19,707 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,862.26 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.5005
3.9715
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to HUF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.0776, compared to 4.2289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1513 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0776
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.2472 HUF (High: 4.4258 / Low: 4.1786). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0587 HUF (High: 4.0442 / Low: 3.9855).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2472
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0587

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1612 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.4564) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.2767), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1797 (+4.20%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.4564
2015 Avg (December) 4.2767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2595 4.1788 4.2177
February 4.1619 3.9944 4.0565
March 4.1562 4.0199 4.0797
April 4.0442 3.9855 4.0156
May 4.1125 3.9535 4.0567
June 4.1847 3.9414 4.0397
July 4.1664 4.0544 4.1352
August 4.2700 4.0432 4.1134
September 4.1865 4.0902 4.1292
October 4.3009 4.1307 4.2247
November 4.4258 4.1786 4.3148
December 4.5138 4.3727 4.4564