YEARLY HIGH
0.4848 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.3073 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3832 LRD

2017 HUF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HUF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.4848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.3073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1775 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3223 to the December average rate of 0.4749, the exchange rate registered a net change of 47.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4848 was up 40.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3461, 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 484,794 LRD
2016 Average 317,552 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 307,254 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 177,539.08 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4901
0.3071
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to LRD 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 0.3290, compared to 0.4374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3290
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1019 LRD (High: 0.4520 / Low: 0.3501). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 LRD (High: 0.3272 / Low: 0.3220).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1019
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

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 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.4749) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3106), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1643 (+52.91%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.4749
2016 Avg (December) 0.3106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3293 0.3073 0.3223
February 0.3272 0.3220 0.3249
March 0.3341 0.3173 0.3243
April 0.3312 0.3189 0.3239
May 0.3448 0.3253 0.3363
June 0.3467 0.3377 0.3422
July 0.3592 0.3431 0.3489
August 0.4520 0.3501 0.4364
September 0.4603 0.4433 0.4516
October 0.4557 0.4425 0.4487
November 0.4786 0.4455 0.4641
December 0.4848 0.4689 0.4749