YEARLY HIGH
161.1313 HUF
YEARLY LOW
154.2668 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
158.0677 HUF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 805,657 HUF
2016 Average 795,903 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 771,334 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,322.81 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

160.4564
155.0410
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 158.1918
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 157.9435

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.9722
February Spread (Stable) ±1.6316

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.1079 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (October) 158.5218
2016 Avg (October) 156.9365

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