YEARLY HIGH
0.4354 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.3674 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4097 JPY

2017 HUF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HUF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 22, valuing the pair at 0.4354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.3674.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0679 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3958 to the December average rate of 0.4273, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4354 was up 2.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4240, 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 435,395 JPY
2016 Average 386,390 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 367,449 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,945.81 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4331
0.3737
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to JPY 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 0.3931, compared to 0.4262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0330 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3931
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0218 JPY (High: 0.3893 / Low: 0.3674). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 JPY (High: 0.3941 / Low: 0.3847).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0218
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 0.4282) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3726), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0555 (+14.90%).

2017 Avg (October) 0.4282
2016 Avg (October) 0.3726

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4011 0.3909 0.3958
February 0.3942 0.3835 0.3897
March 0.3941 0.3847 0.3899
April 0.3893 0.3674 0.3787
May 0.4075 0.3909 0.4008
June 0.4155 0.3992 0.4040
July 0.4289 0.4152 0.4225
August 0.4329 0.4200 0.4264
September 0.4343 0.4229 0.4277
October 0.4354 0.4233 0.4282
November 0.4289 0.4195 0.4250
December 0.4353 0.4207 0.4273