YEARLY HIGH
0.1985 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.1792 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1865 HUF

2016 LBP to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.1985. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.1792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0193 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1915 to the December average rate of 0.1962, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1985 was up 1.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1953, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 992 HUF
2015 Average 926 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 896 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96.35 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1976
0.1808
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.1856, compared to 0.1873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0131 HUF (High: 0.1954 / Low: 0.1823). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 HUF (High: 0.1833 / Low: 0.1806).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0131
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1962) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1915), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+2.48%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1962
2015 Avg (December) 0.1915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1939 0.1896 0.1915
February 0.1889 0.1823 0.1851
March 0.1893 0.1822 0.1852
April 0.1833 0.1806 0.1822
May 0.1873 0.1792 0.1844
June 0.1913 0.1808 0.1849
July 0.1895 0.1845 0.1881
August 0.1859 0.1812 0.1834
September 0.1842 0.1804 0.1824
October 0.1881 0.1801 0.1844
November 0.1954 0.1823 0.1895
December 0.1985 0.1930 0.1962