YEARLY HIGH
0.0583 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0461 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0523 ZAR

2016 HUF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HUF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.0583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.0461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0122 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0563 to the December average rate of 0.0468, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0583 was up 5.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0550, 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 58,252 ZAR
2015 Average 45,696 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 46,051 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,201.24 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0576
0.0458
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to ZAR 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 0.0550, compared to 0.0496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0550
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0049 ZAR (High: 0.0583 / Low: 0.0534). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 ZAR (High: 0.0478 / Low: 0.0461).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0563) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0426), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0137 (+32.23%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0563
2015 Avg (January) 0.0426

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0583 0.0534 0.0563
February 0.0581 0.0546 0.0566
March 0.0566 0.0535 0.0550
April 0.0555 0.0521 0.0532
May 0.0560 0.0521 0.0550
June 0.0557 0.0520 0.0540
July 0.0519 0.0499 0.0507
August 0.0528 0.0480 0.0498
September 0.0527 0.0493 0.0512
October 0.0518 0.0481 0.0501
November 0.0503 0.0472 0.0488
December 0.0478 0.0461 0.0468