YEARLY HIGH
0.4208 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.3577 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3893 ISK

2017 HUF to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HUF to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.4208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 0.3577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0631 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3932 to the December average rate of 0.3966, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4208 was down 9.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4624, 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 420,807 ISK
2016 Average 429,308 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 357,721 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,085.53 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4156
0.3627
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to ISK 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 0.3781, compared to 0.4005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0224 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3781
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0345 ISK (High: 0.4007 / Low: 0.3662). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 ISK (High: 0.3978 / Low: 0.3876).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0345
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.4112) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4266), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0154 (-3.61%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.4112
2016 Avg (August) 0.4266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4020 0.3831 0.3932
February 0.4007 0.3662 0.3844
March 0.3918 0.3646 0.3770
April 0.3934 0.3697 0.3793
May 0.3725 0.3612 0.3671
June 0.3808 0.3577 0.3675
July 0.4045 0.3766 0.3924
August 0.4208 0.4054 0.4112
September 0.4170 0.4005 0.4109
October 0.4046 0.3924 0.3999
November 0.3978 0.3876 0.3922
December 0.4045 0.3904 0.3966