YEARLY HIGH
0.1973 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.1684 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1818 HUF

2017 LBP to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LBP to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.1684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0289 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1927 to the December average rate of 0.1743, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1973 was down 0.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1985, 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 986 HUF
2016 Average 932 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 842 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 144.61 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1950
0.1688
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 0.1897, compared to 0.1739 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1897
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1739

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0100 HUF (High: 0.1811 / Low: 0.1710). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 HUF (High: 0.1941 / Low: 0.1900).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1927) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1915), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+0.62%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1927
2016 Avg (January) 0.1915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1973 0.1908 0.1927
February 0.1941 0.1900 0.1922
March 0.1962 0.1890 0.1926
April 0.1958 0.1895 0.1928
May 0.1900 0.1819 0.1856
June 0.1843 0.1797 0.1822
July 0.1811 0.1710 0.1767
August 0.1728 0.1686 0.1710
September 0.1758 0.1684 0.1716
October 0.1769 0.1721 0.1746
November 0.1778 0.1714 0.1754
December 0.1767 0.1713 0.1743