YEARLY HIGH
0.0544 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0433 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0486 ZAR

2017 HUF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HUF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.0544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 0.0433.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0111 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0467 to the December average rate of 0.0495, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0544 was down 6.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0583, 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 54,388 ZAR
2016 Average 52,261 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 43,256 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,132.55 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0539
0.0438
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 0.0462, compared to 0.0510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0462
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0050 ZAR (High: 0.0521 / Low: 0.0471). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 ZAR (High: 0.0473 / Low: 0.0459).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0531) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0488), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+8.67%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0531
2016 Avg (November) 0.0488

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0473 0.0459 0.0467
February 0.0469 0.0441 0.0454
March 0.0466 0.0433 0.0446
April 0.0474 0.0450 0.0462
May 0.0483 0.0466 0.0473
June 0.0484 0.0463 0.0470
July 0.0512 0.0483 0.0494
August 0.0524 0.0506 0.0514
September 0.0519 0.0498 0.0508
October 0.0537 0.0509 0.0519
November 0.0544 0.0519 0.0531
December 0.0521 0.0471 0.0495