YEARLY HIGH
42.9010 HUF
YEARLY LOW
36.4088 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.5396 HUF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 214,505 HUF
2016 Average 204,009 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 182,044 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,460.78 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

42.4962
36.4843
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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.2599
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.8194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.0395
June Spread (Stable) ±0.9247

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 1.6245 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (January) 41.9952
2016 Avg (January) 41.8782

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