YEARLY HIGH
3.5404 KPW
YEARLY LOW
3.0308 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2887 KPW

2017 HUF to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HUF to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 3.5404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 3.0308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5097 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0975 to the December average rate of 3.4056, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.5404 was up 6.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.3288, 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 3,540,450 KPW
2016 Average 3,199,379 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 3,030,758 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 509,691.97 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.5360
3.0539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to KPW 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 3.1494, compared to 3.4280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2786 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1494
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1920 KPW (High: 3.4974 / Low: 3.3054). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0556 KPW (High: 3.1325 / Low: 3.0769).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1920
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0556

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0644 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0644

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 3.4768) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.2692), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2076 (+6.35%).

2017 Avg (September) 3.4768
2016 Avg (September) 3.2692

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1363 3.0308 3.0975
February 3.1325 3.0769 3.1042
March 3.1654 3.0523 3.1066
April 3.1538 3.0528 3.0941
May 3.2847 3.1409 3.2154
June 3.3265 3.2425 3.2787
July 3.4974 3.3054 3.3871
August 3.5368 3.4642 3.4958
September 3.5404 3.3950 3.4768
October 3.4667 3.3652 3.4124
November 3.4459 3.3453 3.3903
December 3.4771 3.3628 3.4056