YEARLY HIGH
149.6305 HUF
YEARLY LOW
135.1690 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
140.6985 HUF

2016 BBD to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 149.6305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 135.1690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.4615 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 144.6409 to the December average rate of 147.8531, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 149.6305 was up 1.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 147.2530, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 748,153 HUF
2015 Average 698,261 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 675,845 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,307.51 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

148.8958
136.3841
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 140.0372, compared to 141.3598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 140.0372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 141.3598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 9.8557 HUF (High: 147.4536 / Low: 137.5979). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0470 HUF (High: 138.3305 / Low: 136.2835).

November Spread (Volatile) ±9.8557
April Spread (Stable) ±2.0470

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 4.9747 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9747

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 147.8531) against the same month in 2015 (average: 144.3522), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5009 (+2.43%).

2016 Avg (December) 147.8531
2015 Avg (December) 144.3522

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 145.9737 143.4149 144.6409
February 142.9093 137.6112 139.6662
March 142.8497 137.5024 139.6894
April 138.3305 136.2835 137.4268
May 141.4380 135.1690 139.2177
June 144.1013 136.3328 139.5824
July 142.9488 139.2671 142.0199
August 140.3009 136.8865 138.3789
September 138.9926 136.1399 137.6503
October 141.8706 136.0025 139.1316
November 147.4536 137.5979 143.1252
December 149.6305 145.6435 147.8531