YEARLY HIGH
2.3054 SOS
YEARLY LOW
1.9481 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1160 SOS

2017 HUF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HUF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 2.3054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.9481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3573 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9887 to the December average rate of 2.1947, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.3054 was up 2.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.2467, 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 2,305,392 SOS
2016 Average 2,110,151 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,948,116 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 357,276.07 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.2732
1.9628
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to SOS 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 2.0252, compared to 2.2068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1816 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0252
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1248 SOS (High: 2.2385 / Low: 2.1137). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0597 SOS (High: 2.0282 / Low: 1.9685).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1248
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0597

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 0.0472 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0472

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2.2473) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1044), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1429 (+6.79%).

2017 Avg (August) 2.2473
2016 Avg (August) 2.1044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0150 1.9481 1.9887
February 2.0282 1.9685 1.9968
March 2.0355 1.9610 1.9952
April 2.0231 1.9632 1.9927
May 2.1376 2.0221 2.0676
June 2.1438 2.0827 2.1100
July 2.2385 2.1137 2.1750
August 2.3054 2.2192 2.2473
September 2.2895 2.1819 2.2443
October 2.2422 2.1648 2.1971
November 2.2389 2.1502 2.1821
December 2.2624 2.1619 2.1947