YEARLY HIGH
19.4965 HUF
YEARLY LOW
13.5134 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.6638 HUF

2017 ARS to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 19.4965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 13.5134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9831 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.2890 to the December average rate of 14.9256, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 19.4965 was down 13.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 22.4096, 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 97,483 HUF
2016 Average 95,523 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 67,567 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,915.71 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

19.3872
14.3613
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 18.2411, compared to 15.0864 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1546 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.2411
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.0864

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.9832 HUF (High: 15.4965 / Low: 13.5134). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2866 HUF (High: 15.3612 / Low: 15.0746).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.9832
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2866

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.5617 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5617

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 18.9684) against the same month in 2016 (average: 19.0997), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1313 (-0.69%).

2017 Avg (April) 18.9684
2016 Avg (April) 19.0997

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.6320 18.0474 18.2890
February 18.9163 18.1958 18.6227
March 19.1301 18.2276 18.6730
April 19.4965 18.4994 18.9684
May 18.7544 16.9641 17.8382
June 17.3052 16.2739 17.0551
July 16.4221 14.5613 15.4934
August 15.1906 14.4776 14.7801
September 15.2548 14.7731 15.0230
October 15.3285 14.8825 15.1124
November 15.3612 15.0746 15.1841
December 15.4965 13.5134 14.9256