YEARLY HIGH
18.5409 HUF
YEARLY LOW
14.3320 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.3988 HUF

2017 EGP to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 18.5409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 14.3320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2089 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.6060 to the December average rate of 14.8375, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 18.5409 was down 50.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 37.3059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 92,704 HUF
2016 Average 150,199 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 71,660 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,044.54 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.4220
14.2406
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 15.9934, compared to 14.8042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1892 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.9934
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.8042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 3.2877 HUF (High: 18.5409 / Low: 15.2532). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2851 HUF (High: 14.6170 / Low: 14.3320).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.2877
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2851

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6955 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6955

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 17.1569) against the same month in 2016 (average: 35.6665), the exchange rate shifted by -18.5097 (-51.90%).

2017 Avg (February) 17.1569
2016 Avg (February) 35.6665

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.3345 15.1828 15.6060
February 18.5409 15.2532 17.1569
March 18.1957 15.5953 16.4613
April 16.3121 15.7657 16.0980
May 15.8233 15.1349 15.4776
June 15.3593 14.9286 15.1602
July 15.2265 14.3760 14.8353
August 14.6170 14.3320 14.5057
September 15.0130 14.4144 14.6713
October 15.1435 14.7146 14.9473
November 15.2484 14.7285 15.0280
December 15.0277 14.5638 14.8375