YEARLY HIGH
0.6681 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.6121 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6282 HUF

2017 KMF to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.6681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 0.6121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0560 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6279 to the December average rate of 0.6354, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6681 was up 0.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6619, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,340 HUF
2016 Average 3,172 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 3,060 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 280.08 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6368
0.6199
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.6285, compared to 0.6279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6285
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0560 HUF (High: 0.6681 / Low: 0.6121). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 HUF (High: 0.6296 / Low: 0.6241).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0560
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.6213) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6238), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-0.40%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.6213
2016 Avg (August) 0.6238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6378 0.6226 0.6279
February 0.6296 0.6241 0.6269
March 0.6355 0.6233 0.6291
April 0.6377 0.6230 0.6324
May 0.6345 0.6226 0.6287
June 0.6303 0.6211 0.6259
July 0.6271 0.6150 0.6221
August 0.6681 0.6121 0.6213
September 0.6337 0.6176 0.6262
October 0.6402 0.6241 0.6300
November 0.6363 0.6278 0.6326
December 0.6403 0.6288 0.6354