YEARLY HIGH
6.9240 HUF
YEARLY LOW
5.4306 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9974 HUF

2017 GMD to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 6.9240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 5.4306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4934 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6738 to the December average rate of 5.5612, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.9240 was down 6.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.3915, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,620 HUF
2016 Average 33,553 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 27,153 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,467.13 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.7851
5.4500
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 6.3659, compared to 5.6289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7370 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3659
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.3520 HUF (High: 6.9240 / Low: 6.5720). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1558 HUF (High: 6.6330 / Low: 6.4772).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3520
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1558

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3607 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3607

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 6.6738) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.3235), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6497 (-8.87%).

2017 Avg (January) 6.6738
2016 Avg (January) 7.3235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9240 6.5720 6.6738
February 6.6330 6.4772 6.5652
March 6.6220 6.2916 6.4779
April 6.5461 6.3085 6.4342
May 6.2863 5.9377 6.0735
June 6.0511 5.8734 5.9705
July 5.9122 5.5937 5.7750
August 5.7052 5.5230 5.6081
September 5.7474 5.5172 5.6225
October 5.7825 5.4712 5.6043
November 5.6939 5.4889 5.6021
December 5.6320 5.4306 5.5612