YEARLY HIGH
21.6789 HUF
YEARLY LOW
17.1719 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.1994 HUF

2016 LSL to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 21.6789. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 17.1719.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5070 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.7826 to the December average rate of 21.3507, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 21.6789 was down 10.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 24.2925, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 108,394 HUF
2015 Average 109,894 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 85,860 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,534.79 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

21.7172
17.3194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 18.1984, compared to 20.2005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.1984
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.2005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 1.7594 HUF (High: 20.8388 / Low: 19.0794). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7258 HUF (High: 21.6789 / Low: 20.9531).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.7594
December Spread (Stable) ±0.7258

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.6156 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 21.3507) against the same month in 2015 (average: 19.1832), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1676 (+11.30%).

2016 Avg (December) 21.3507
2015 Avg (December) 19.1832

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.7554 17.1719 17.7826
February 18.3123 17.2196 17.6859
March 18.6219 17.6983 18.1871
April 19.2340 18.0237 18.8166
May 19.2043 17.8606 18.2010
June 19.2135 17.9517 18.5171
July 20.0556 19.3027 19.7413
August 20.8388 19.0794 20.1148
September 20.2544 19.0381 19.5565
October 20.7831 19.3137 19.9626
November 21.1591 19.9496 20.4768
December 21.6789 20.9531 21.3507