YEARLY HIGH
43.3720 HUF
YEARLY LOW
39.0918 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.7962 HUF

2016 BOB to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 43.3720. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 39.0918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2802 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.8782 to the December average rate of 42.7808, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 43.3720 was up 1.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 42.6710, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 216,860 HUF
2015 Average 202,244 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 195,459 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,401.11 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

43.0787
39.5040
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 40.6887, compared to 40.9038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.6887
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.9038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 2.8379 HUF (High: 42.6721 / Low: 39.8342). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7837 HUF (High: 42.2454 / Low: 41.4617).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.8379
January Spread (Stable) ±0.7837

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 1.3549 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3549

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 42.7808) against the same month in 2015 (average: 41.8257), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9550 (+2.28%).

2016 Avg (December) 42.7808
2015 Avg (December) 41.8257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.2454 41.4617 41.8782
February 41.5485 39.8672 40.5233
March 41.6178 40.2315 40.8595
April 40.4027 39.4220 39.9680
May 41.0508 39.0918 40.3719
June 41.8721 39.6099 40.5313
July 41.5808 40.3323 41.2058
August 40.5505 39.5807 40.0056
September 40.1808 39.3615 39.8019
October 41.0592 39.2861 40.2436
November 42.6721 39.8342 41.3851
December 43.3720 42.2022 42.7808