YEARLY HIGH
0.3300 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.2825 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3048 HUF

2017 KPW to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KPW to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.3300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.2825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0475 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3229 to the December average rate of 0.2937, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3300 was down 0.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3328, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,650 HUF
2016 Average 1,564 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,412 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 237.50 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3269
0.2824
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.3177, compared to 0.2918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3177
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0166 HUF (High: 0.3025 / Low: 0.2859). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 HUF (High: 0.3250 / Low: 0.3192).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0166
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3229) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3214), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+0.45%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3229
2016 Avg (January) 0.3214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3300 0.3188 0.3229
February 0.3250 0.3192 0.3222
March 0.3276 0.3159 0.3219
April 0.3276 0.3171 0.3232
May 0.3184 0.3044 0.3111
June 0.3084 0.3006 0.3050
July 0.3025 0.2859 0.2953
August 0.2887 0.2827 0.2861
September 0.2946 0.2825 0.2877
October 0.2972 0.2885 0.2931
November 0.2989 0.2902 0.2950
December 0.2974 0.2876 0.2937