YEARLY HIGH
81.0501 STD
YEARLY LOW
77.5770 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
79.2495 STD

2017 HUF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HUF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 81.0501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 11, dropping to 77.5770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4731 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.4217 to the December average rate of 78.2715, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 81.0501 was up 0.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 80.8029, 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 81,050,065 STD
2016 Average 78,686,686 STD
Yearly Trough Low 77,576,979 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,473,085.86 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

80.8068
78.0410
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to STD 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 79.2292, compared to 79.2699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0407 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 79.2292
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 79.2699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 2.2392 STD (High: 80.4695 / Low: 78.2303). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1283 STD (High: 80.1980 / Low: 79.0697).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.2392
June Spread (Stable) ±1.1283

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 1.1319 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1319

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 80.5763) against the same month in 2016 (average: 78.9946), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5817 (+2.00%).

2017 Avg (August) 80.5763
2016 Avg (August) 78.9946

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 80.2371 78.6368 79.4217
February 80.1308 78.8982 79.4032
March 79.7255 78.1224 79.0943
April 79.4981 78.1745 78.6631
May 79.8899 78.4737 79.2632
June 80.1980 79.0697 79.5296
July 80.7979 78.9231 79.9981
August 81.0501 79.8363 80.5763
September 80.4695 78.2303 79.4444
October 79.8833 78.2620 78.9726
November 78.8985 77.5770 78.3566
December 79.2745 77.6433 78.2715