YEARLY HIGH
0.0698 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0539 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0651 EGP

2017 HUF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HUF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.0698. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.0539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0158 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0641 to the December average rate of 0.0674, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0698 was up 6.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0656, 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 69,774 EGP
2016 Average 35,452 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 53,935 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,839.19 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

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0.0576
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HUF to EGP 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 0.0627, compared to 0.0676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0627
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0116 EGP (High: 0.0656 / Low: 0.0539). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 EGP (High: 0.0698 / Low: 0.0684).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0116
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0689) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0321), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0369 (+114.94%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0689
2016 Avg (August) 0.0321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0659 0.0612 0.0641
February 0.0656 0.0539 0.0586
March 0.0641 0.0550 0.0609
April 0.0634 0.0613 0.0621
May 0.0661 0.0632 0.0646
June 0.0670 0.0651 0.0660
July 0.0696 0.0657 0.0674
August 0.0698 0.0684 0.0689
September 0.0694 0.0666 0.0682
October 0.0680 0.0660 0.0669
November 0.0679 0.0656 0.0665
December 0.0687 0.0665 0.0674