YEARLY HIGH
22.4096 HUF
YEARLY LOW
17.9017 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.1017 HUF

2016 ARS to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 22.4096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 17.9017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5079 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.3413 to the December average rate of 18.6945, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 22.4096 was down 32.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 33.1714, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 112,048 HUF
2015 Average 151,608 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 89,509 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,539.52 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

21.6515
17.9298
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 19.5949, compared to 18.6086 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9863 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.5949
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.6086

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 2.2307 HUF (High: 20.2875 / Low: 18.0568). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6741 HUF (High: 18.9957 / Low: 18.3216).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.2307
August Spread (Stable) ±0.6741

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.4369 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4369

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 21.3413) against the same month in 2015 (average: 31.6040), the exchange rate shifted by -10.2626 (-32.47%).

2016 Avg (January) 21.3413
2015 Avg (January) 31.6040

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.4096 20.6058 21.3413
February 20.2875 18.0568 18.9044
March 19.3840 18.0983 18.7518
April 19.6450 18.6165 19.0997
May 20.3129 19.0444 19.7201
June 20.3359 18.8434 19.7520
July 19.4336 18.5859 19.0708
August 18.9957 18.3216 18.6528
September 18.5785 17.9017 18.2399
October 18.7138 17.9073 18.3298
November 18.9281 18.2536 18.6635
December 19.1078 18.2388 18.6945