YEARLY HIGH
1.6708 HUF
YEARLY LOW
1.4219 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5341 HUF

2017 DJF to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DJF to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.6708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 1.4219.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2490 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6260 to the December average rate of 1.4785, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6708 was down 0.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.6790, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,354 HUF
2016 Average 7,920 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 7,109 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,244.76 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6454
1.4237
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 1.5990, compared to 1.4692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0837 HUF (High: 1.5246 / Low: 1.4410). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0287 HUF (High: 1.6345 / Low: 1.6059).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0837
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0287

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 0.0615 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0615

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.6260) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6282), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-0.14%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.6260
2016 Avg (January) 1.6282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6708 1.6033 1.6260
February 1.6345 1.6059 1.6207
March 1.6495 1.5888 1.6196
April 1.6492 1.5979 1.6270
May 1.6018 1.5317 1.5654
June 1.5511 1.5133 1.5353
July 1.5246 1.4410 1.4872
August 1.4578 1.4219 1.4422
September 1.4829 1.4220 1.4483
October 1.4960 1.4520 1.4749
November 1.5032 1.4594 1.4843
December 1.4971 1.4495 1.4785