YEARLY HIGH
148.5399 HUF
YEARLY LOW
127.1025 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
137.1412 HUF

2017 BBD to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 148.5399. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 127.1025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.4374 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 145.2557 to the December average rate of 132.1480, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 148.5399 was down 0.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 149.6305, 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 742,699 HUF
2016 Average 703,589 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 635,513 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107,186.91 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

147.1311
127.0578
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 142.9748, compared to 131.3076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.6672 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 142.9748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 131.3076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 7.4725 HUF (High: 136.1283 / Low: 128.6558). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6520 HUF (High: 129.8870 / Low: 127.2350).

July Spread (Volatile) ±7.4725
August Spread (Stable) ±2.6520

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.4687 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.4687

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 145.2557) against the same month in 2016 (average: 144.6409), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6148 (+0.43%).

2017 Avg (January) 145.2557
2016 Avg (January) 144.6409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 148.5399 143.5174 145.2557
February 146.2665 143.0654 145.0104
March 147.4423 142.1750 144.8801
April 147.3895 142.6687 145.4583
May 143.2555 137.0126 139.9896
June 138.7968 135.2645 137.2548
July 136.1283 128.6558 132.8961
August 129.8870 127.2350 128.7306
September 132.5497 127.1025 129.4458
October 133.7210 129.8050 131.8838
November 134.5178 130.5905 132.7416
December 133.8165 129.4175 132.1480