YEARLY HIGH
1.6338 KMF
YEARLY LOW
1.4968 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5920 KMF

2017 HUF to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HUF to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 26, valuing the pair at 1.6338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 1.4968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1370 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5926 to the December average rate of 1.5739, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6338 was up 0.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.6188, 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 1,633,794 KMF
2016 Average 1,576,504 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,496,810 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 136,984.43 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6140
1.5703
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to KMF 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 1.5912, compared to 1.5928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5912
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5928

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1370 KMF (High: 1.6338 / Low: 1.4968). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 KMF (High: 1.6024 / Low: 1.5883).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1370
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0133 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.6103) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6032), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0071 (+0.45%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.6103
2016 Avg (August) 1.6032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6061 1.5679 1.5926
February 1.6024 1.5883 1.5951
March 1.6044 1.5737 1.5895
April 1.6050 1.5680 1.5813
May 1.6061 1.5761 1.5907
June 1.6099 1.5865 1.5977
July 1.6261 1.5946 1.6075
August 1.6338 1.4968 1.6103
September 1.6190 1.5782 1.5970
October 1.6023 1.5621 1.5874
November 1.5928 1.5717 1.5808
December 1.5902 1.5618 1.5739