YEARLY HIGH
137.6802 IRR
YEARLY LOW
101.2846 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
120.8645 IRR

2017 HUF to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HUF to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 137.6802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 101.2846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.3956 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 109.1566 to the December average rate of 133.3969, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 137.6802 was up 23.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 111.9025, 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 137,680,203 IRR
2016 Average 107,166,261 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 101,284,554 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,395,649.17 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

135.8210
106.7325
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to IRR 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 113.0992, compared to 128.6298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.5306 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 113.0992
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 128.6298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 11.5514 IRR (High: 112.8359 / Low: 101.2846). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8377 IRR (High: 112.6944 / Low: 110.8567).

January Spread (Volatile) ±11.5514
February Spread (Stable) ±1.8377

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 0.3842 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3842

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 133.3969) against the same month in 2016 (average: 101.5749), the exchange rate shifted by +31.8220 (+31.33%).

2017 Avg (December) 133.3969
2016 Avg (December) 101.5749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 112.8359 101.2846 109.1566
February 112.6944 110.8567 111.7472
March 114.0482 109.9594 111.9289
April 113.7240 110.0774 111.5447
May 118.4656 113.2643 115.9558
June 120.0167 116.9498 118.2621
July 127.1085 119.4731 122.7172
August 129.2981 126.3559 127.6100
September 130.7803 126.2111 128.6936
October 131.9053 125.9616 128.6629
November 133.1050 128.8638 130.6985
December 137.6802 131.0791 133.3969