YEARLY HIGH
0.2699 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.2167 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2513 KGS

2017 HUF to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HUF to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 0.2699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.2167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0531 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2387 to the December average rate of 0.2634, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2699 was down 1.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2740, 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 269,857 KGS
2016 Average 248,555 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 216,729 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,127.55 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2679
0.2308
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to KGS 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 0.2403, compared to 0.2622 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2622

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0531 KGS (High: 0.2699 / Low: 0.2167). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 KGS (High: 0.2417 / Low: 0.2362).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0531
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

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 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.2643) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2479), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0164 (+6.60%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.2643
2016 Avg (August) 0.2479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2419 0.2331 0.2387
February 0.2417 0.2362 0.2388
March 0.2428 0.2346 0.2385
April 0.2371 0.2314 0.2339
May 0.2483 0.2360 0.2422
June 0.2555 0.2467 0.2496
July 0.2668 0.2550 0.2603
August 0.2699 0.2167 0.2643
September 0.2695 0.2581 0.2648
October 0.2642 0.2564 0.2597
November 0.2668 0.2566 0.2608
December 0.2683 0.2606 0.2634