YEARLY HIGH
0.4271 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.3525 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3848 PKR

2017 HUF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HUF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.4271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.3525.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0746 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3601 to the December average rate of 0.4113, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4271 was up 10.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3877, 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 427,123 PKR
2016 Average 372,239 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 352,478 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,644.79 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4165
0.3550
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to PKR 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 0.3665, compared to 0.4031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3665
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0330 PKR (High: 0.4271 / Low: 0.3941). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 PKR (High: 0.3647 / Low: 0.3573).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0330
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

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 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.4113) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3539), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0574 (+16.23%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.4113
2016 Avg (December) 0.3539

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3648 0.3525 0.3601
February 0.3647 0.3573 0.3615
March 0.3686 0.3551 0.3614
April 0.3662 0.3555 0.3605
May 0.3826 0.3666 0.3743
June 0.3868 0.3778 0.3814
July 0.4060 0.3847 0.3956
August 0.4143 0.4040 0.4085
September 0.4148 0.3975 0.4075
October 0.4047 0.3938 0.3993
November 0.4052 0.3908 0.3965
December 0.4271 0.3941 0.4113