YEARLY HIGH
0.2522 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.2186 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2377 BTN

2017 HUF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HUF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.2522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.2186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0336 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2343 to the December average rate of 0.2431, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2522 was up 1.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2479, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 252,162 BTN
2016 Average 238,778 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 218,574 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,588.23 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2514
0.2192
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to BTN 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 0.2300, compared to 0.2453 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2453

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0250 BTN (High: 0.2512 / Low: 0.2262). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 BTN (High: 0.2296 / Low: 0.2241).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0250
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.2487) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2426), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+2.55%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.2487
2016 Avg (September) 0.2426

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2370 0.2292 0.2343
February 0.2364 0.2287 0.2313
March 0.2296 0.2241 0.2276
April 0.2257 0.2186 0.2219
May 0.2361 0.2241 0.2302
June 0.2387 0.2321 0.2348
July 0.2493 0.2380 0.2426
August 0.2512 0.2262 0.2464
September 0.2522 0.2466 0.2487
October 0.2505 0.2426 0.2468
November 0.2477 0.2416 0.2443
December 0.2468 0.2403 0.2431