YEARLY HIGH
0.1776 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.1457 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1594 HUF

2017 BIF to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.1457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0320 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1730 to the December average rate of 0.1503, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1776 was down 5.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1874, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 888 HUF
2016 Average 871 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 728 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 159.94 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1755
0.1456
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.1683, compared to 0.1504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1683
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0096 HUF (High: 0.1689 / Low: 0.1592). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 HUF (High: 0.1725 / Low: 0.1690).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1730) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1852), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0123 (-6.63%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1730
2016 Avg (January) 0.1852

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1776 0.1703 0.1730
February 0.1725 0.1690 0.1713
March 0.1745 0.1660 0.1708
April 0.1740 0.1683 0.1714
May 0.1689 0.1592 0.1644
June 0.1607 0.1568 0.1592
July 0.1581 0.1492 0.1541
August 0.1504 0.1465 0.1481
September 0.1520 0.1457 0.1483
October 0.1525 0.1483 0.1504
November 0.1534 0.1486 0.1512
December 0.1524 0.1472 0.1503