YEARLY HIGH
4.5751 HUF
YEARLY LOW
3.9657 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2137 HUF

2017 BTN to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 4.5751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 3.9657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6094 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2677 to the December average rate of 4.1137, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.5751 was up 3.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.4236, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,876 HUF
2016 Average 20,949 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 19,829 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,047.05 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.5556
3.9717
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 4.3498, compared to 4.0776 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3498
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0776

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.4397 HUF (High: 4.4201 / Low: 3.9804). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0899 HUF (High: 4.0556 / Low: 3.9657).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4397
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0899

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.1606 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1606

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 4.5069) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.1350), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3719 (+8.99%).

2017 Avg (April) 4.5069
2016 Avg (April) 4.1350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3622 4.2188 4.2677
February 4.3730 4.2303 4.3239
March 4.4630 4.3557 4.3940
April 4.5751 4.4302 4.5069
May 4.4628 4.2355 4.3463
June 4.3086 4.1889 4.2599
July 4.2021 4.0114 4.1227
August 4.4201 3.9804 4.0621
September 4.0556 3.9657 4.0203
October 4.1218 3.9912 4.0521
November 4.1398 4.0372 4.0943
December 4.1623 4.0525 4.1137