YEARLY HIGH
23.0528 HUF
YEARLY LOW
18.3199 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.6268 HUF

2017 LSL to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 23.0528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 18.3199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7329 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.4635 to the December average rate of 20.1270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 23.0528 was up 6.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 21.6789, 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 115,264 HUF
2016 Average 96,031 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 91,599 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,664.67 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

22.8189
18.4552
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 21.6531, compared to 19.6005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0526 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.6531
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.6005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.9154 HUF (High: 21.0813 / Low: 19.1659). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5901 HUF (High: 21.8159 / Low: 21.2258).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.9154
January Spread (Stable) ±0.5901

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.0489 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0489

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 22.4553) against the same month in 2016 (average: 18.1871), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2682 (+23.47%).

2017 Avg (March) 22.4553
2016 Avg (March) 18.1871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.8159 21.2258 21.4635
February 22.5645 21.3890 21.9489
March 23.0528 21.5828 22.4553
April 22.2091 21.0565 21.6055
May 21.4750 20.7346 21.1359
June 21.5201 20.7464 21.3095
July 20.7365 19.7823 20.2606
August 19.7995 19.1932 19.4496
September 19.9868 19.3270 19.6861
October 19.5645 18.8166 19.2610
November 19.2801 18.3199 18.8189
December 21.0813 19.1659 20.1270