YEARLY HIGH
88.3055 HUF
YEARLY LOW
78.4464 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
83.4168 HUF

2016 PEN to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 88.3055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 78.4464.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8591 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.2054 to the December average rate of 87.1767, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 88.3055 was down 5.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 93.8899, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 441,528 HUF
2015 Average 438,945 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 392,232 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,295.68 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

87.9253
78.9418
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 82.8262, compared to 84.0073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1811 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 82.8262
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 84.0073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 5.7543 HUF (High: 87.0729 / Low: 81.3187). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9884 HUF (High: 82.1217 / Low: 81.1333).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.7543
September Spread (Stable) ±0.9884

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.5150 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 87.1767) against the same month in 2015 (average: 85.4830), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6937 (+1.98%).

2016 Avg (December) 87.1767
2015 Avg (December) 85.4830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 85.5321 82.5167 84.2054
February 82.0366 78.4464 79.6904
March 83.2336 80.8867 82.0766
April 84.6181 81.0031 83.2348
May 84.6150 81.8480 83.5933
June 87.0490 82.3276 84.1569
July 87.1569 83.1595 85.9758
August 84.4349 81.8242 83.0551
September 82.1217 81.1333 81.4736
October 84.4712 79.8792 82.2109
November 87.0729 81.3187 84.1516
December 88.3055 85.4704 87.1767