YEARLY HIGH
4.4434 HUF
YEARLY LOW
3.7116 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0401 HUF

2017 AFN to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 4.4434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 3.7116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7318 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3539 to the December average rate of 3.8179, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.4434 was down 1.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.5138, 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 22,217 HUF
2016 Average 20,771 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 18,558 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,658.88 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.4132
3.7023
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 4.2504, compared to 3.8298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2504
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.2192 HUF (High: 4.2287 / Low: 4.0095). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0770 HUF (High: 3.7975 / Low: 3.7205).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2192
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0770

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1960 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1960

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.3539) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.2177), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1362 (+3.23%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.3539
2016 Avg (January) 4.2177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4434 4.2957 4.3539
February 4.3791 4.3007 4.3399
March 4.4240 4.2694 4.3446
April 4.3762 4.2354 4.3142
May 4.2287 4.0095 4.1182
June 4.0740 3.9864 4.0314
July 3.9948 3.7917 3.8945
August 3.7975 3.7205 3.7615
September 3.8629 3.7116 3.7758
October 3.9117 3.8069 3.8618
November 3.9141 3.7936 3.8672
December 3.8829 3.7204 3.8179