YEARLY HIGH
162.5655 HUF
YEARLY LOW
155.4063 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
159.1992 HUF

2016 BGN to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 162.5655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 155.4063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1591 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 160.7084 to the December average rate of 159.5301, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 162.5655 was down 1.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 164.6375, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 812,827 HUF
2015 Average 792,299 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 777,032 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,795.71 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

161.1936
156.5790
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 159.8255, compared to 158.5730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2525 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 159.8255
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 158.5730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 3.7896 HUF (High: 162.5655 / Low: 158.7759). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3756 HUF (High: 159.1010 / Low: 157.7254).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.7896
August Spread (Stable) ±1.3756

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.2142 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 160.4666) against the same month in 2015 (average: 159.6143), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8522 (+0.53%).

2016 Avg (June) 160.4666
2015 Avg (June) 159.6143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 162.2340 159.0163 160.7084
February 159.4007 157.1222 158.5739
March 160.7993 157.6799 159.0626
April 160.3762 158.2514 159.3323
May 162.0449 159.0982 160.8091
June 162.5655 158.7759 160.4666
July 162.1740 158.9902 160.7658
August 159.1010 157.7254 158.5516
September 158.6202 156.1191 157.7513
October 158.2650 155.4063 156.9636
November 159.9117 156.1913 157.8756
December 161.0455 157.8518 159.5301