2017 BAM to HUF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BAM to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BAM to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 161.1313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 154.2668.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8646 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 157.8879 to the December average rate of 160.0051, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 161.1313 was down 0.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 162.7390, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
BAM to HUF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 158.1918, compared to 157.9435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2483 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 3.9722 HUF (High: 159.6544 / Low: 155.6823). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6316 HUF (High: 158.8622 / Low: 157.2306).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.1079 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 158.5218) against the same month in 2016 (average: 156.9365), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5853 (+1.01%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 159.6063 | 156.0660 | 157.8879 |
| February | 158.8622 | 157.2306 | 157.8666 |
| March | 160.1236 | 156.9091 | 158.3616 |
| April | 160.4295 | 157.3398 | 159.2540 |
| May | 159.6864 | 157.1524 | 158.2609 |
| June | 158.4431 | 156.1624 | 157.5198 |
| July | 158.0131 | 154.5306 | 156.6002 |
| August | 156.4987 | 154.2668 | 155.4923 |
| September | 159.6544 | 155.6823 | 157.7302 |
| October | 161.1313 | 157.2312 | 158.5218 |
| November | 160.1947 | 158.5344 | 159.3114 |
| December | 161.0766 | 158.4192 | 160.0051 |