YEARLY HIGH
4.3229 HUF
YEARLY LOW
3.6500 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0286 HUF

2016 KGS to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 4.3229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 12, dropping to 3.6500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6729 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8117 to the December average rate of 4.2756, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.3229 was down 11.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.8670, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 21,614 HUF
2015 Average 21,791 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 18,250 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,364.35 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.3299
3.6787
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to HUF 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 3.9302, compared to 4.1271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1968 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9302
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2891 HUF (High: 4.2788 / Low: 3.9896). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0667 HUF (High: 3.8466 / Low: 3.7798).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2891
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0667

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1858 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1858

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.2756) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.8054), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4702 (+12.36%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.2756
2015 Avg (December) 3.8054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8466 3.7798 3.8117
February 3.8346 3.6500 3.7330
March 3.9414 3.8168 3.8657
April 4.0486 3.9088 3.9837
May 4.1542 3.9483 4.0740
June 4.2788 3.9896 4.1133
July 4.2567 4.0987 4.2200
August 4.0902 3.9869 4.0342
September 4.0445 3.9672 4.0054
October 4.1654 3.9856 4.0760
November 4.2652 4.0036 4.1512
December 4.3229 4.2116 4.2756