YEARLY HIGH
161.0666 HUF
YEARLY LOW
154.7680 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
158.1073 HUF

2017 BGN to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 161.0666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 154.7680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2986 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 157.9135 to the December average rate of 160.0453, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 161.0666 was down 0.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 162.5655, 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 805,333 HUF
2016 Average 796,032 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 773,840 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,493.13 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

160.4896
155.1576
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 158.2173, compared to 157.9972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 158.2173
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 157.9972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 3.3073 HUF (High: 159.2885 / Low: 155.9813). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4139 HUF (High: 160.2815 / Low: 158.8676).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.3073
November Spread (Stable) ±1.4139

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 1.1287 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 160.0453) against the same month in 2016 (average: 159.5301), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5152 (+0.32%).

2017 Avg (December) 160.0453
2016 Avg (December) 159.5301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 159.0631 156.9487 157.9135
February 158.5296 157.1076 157.7744
March 160.3112 157.0706 158.3870
April 160.5234 157.4202 159.2802
May 159.6884 157.1602 158.3189
June 158.7531 156.4017 157.6300
July 157.9756 155.7473 156.7307
August 156.4235 154.7680 155.6020
September 159.2885 155.9813 157.7260
October 159.6856 157.2032 158.4653
November 160.2815 158.8676 159.4142
December 161.0666 158.3555 160.0453