YEARLY HIGH
0.5090 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.4333 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4688 JMD

2017 HUF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HUF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.5090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.4333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0757 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4433 to the December average rate of 0.4734, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5090 was up 8.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4710, 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 508,997 JMD
2016 Average 444,667 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 433,272 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,724.85 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5075
0.4375
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to JMD 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 0.4518, compared to 0.4858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4518
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0224 JMD (High: 0.4746 / Low: 0.4522). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 JMD (High: 0.4498 / Low: 0.4409).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0224
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0161 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.5017) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4627), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0390 (+8.42%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.5017
2016 Avg (September) 0.4627

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4490 0.4333 0.4433
February 0.4498 0.4409 0.4440
March 0.4534 0.4359 0.4442
April 0.4518 0.4378 0.4439
May 0.4746 0.4522 0.4624
June 0.4780 0.4680 0.4729
July 0.4922 0.4742 0.4822
August 0.5038 0.4902 0.4961
September 0.5090 0.4898 0.5017
October 0.4964 0.4753 0.4856
November 0.4837 0.4703 0.4756
December 0.4806 0.4687 0.4734