YEARLY HIGH
4.6141 HUF
YEARLY LOW
3.7057 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9899 HUF

2017 KGS to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 4.6141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 3.7057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9084 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1900 to the December average rate of 3.7963, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.6141 was up 6.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.3229, 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 23,070 HUF
2016 Average 20,149 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 18,528 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,541.91 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.3262
3.7270
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 4.1640, compared to 3.8158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3483 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1640
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.9084 HUF (High: 4.6141 / Low: 3.7057). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0955 HUF (High: 4.2331 / Low: 4.1376).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.9084
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0955

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1647 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1647

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 3.7943) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.0342), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2399 (-5.95%).

2017 Avg (August) 3.7943
2016 Avg (August) 4.0342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2906 4.1338 4.1900
February 4.2331 4.1376 4.1873
March 4.2627 4.1193 4.1935
April 4.3207 4.2177 4.2763
May 4.2382 4.0271 4.1298
June 4.0532 3.9140 4.0074
July 3.9212 3.7488 3.8426
August 4.6141 3.7057 3.7943
September 3.8742 3.7109 3.7770
October 3.9003 3.7855 3.8503
November 3.8968 3.7477 3.8343
December 3.8379 3.7266 3.7963