YEARLY HIGH
0.2366 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.1897 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2131 RUB

2017 HUF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HUF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.2366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.1897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0468 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2061 to the December average rate of 0.2216, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2366 was down 18.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2895, 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 236,573 RUB
2016 Average 238,087 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 189,744 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,829.01 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2344
0.1908
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to RUB 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 0.2028, compared to 0.2234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2028
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0144 RUB (High: 0.2323 / Low: 0.2178). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 RUB (High: 0.2232 / Low: 0.2191).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0144
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

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 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.2307) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2344), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0037 (-1.58%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.2307
2016 Avg (August) 0.2344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2098 0.2041 0.2061
February 0.2093 0.1960 0.2015
March 0.2023 0.1938 0.1996
April 0.1995 0.1897 0.1944
May 0.2073 0.1993 0.2040
June 0.2195 0.2053 0.2112
July 0.2323 0.2178 0.2243
August 0.2366 0.2258 0.2307
September 0.2262 0.2182 0.2227
October 0.2220 0.2168 0.2189
November 0.2282 0.2177 0.2220
December 0.2232 0.2191 0.2216