2017 BOB to HUF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BOB to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BOB to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 42.9010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 36.4088.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4922 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.9952 to the December average rate of 38.2316, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 42.9010 was down 1.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 43.3720, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 41.2599, compared to 37.8194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4405 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 2.0395 HUF (High: 39.2697 / Low: 37.2302). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9247 HUF (High: 39.9240 / Low: 38.9993).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.6245 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 41.9952) against the same month in 2016 (average: 41.8782), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1170 (+0.28%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.9010 | 41.4525 | 41.9952 |
| February | 42.3415 | 41.3269 | 41.8989 |
| March | 42.6029 | 41.0293 | 41.8506 |
| April | 42.5944 | 41.1533 | 41.9425 |
| May | 41.1316 | 39.4267 | 40.3180 |
| June | 39.9240 | 38.9993 | 39.5542 |
| July | 39.2697 | 37.2302 | 38.2358 |
| August | 37.4420 | 36.4172 | 36.9852 |
| September | 38.1517 | 36.4088 | 37.0815 |
| October | 38.6205 | 37.6396 | 38.1420 |
| November | 38.8396 | 37.3827 | 38.2404 |
| December | 38.7543 | 37.3774 | 38.2316 |