YEARLY HIGH
90.6738 HUF
YEARLY LOW
78.4434 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
84.1151 HUF

2017 PEN to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 90.6738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 78.4434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.2304 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 87.0466 to the December average rate of 81.4560, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 90.6738 was up 2.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 88.3055, 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 453,369 HUF
2016 Average 417,195 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 392,217 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,151.98 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

90.5169
78.4266
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 87.3295, compared to 80.9007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.4287 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 87.3295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 80.9007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 4.5364 HUF (High: 82.9798 / Low: 78.4434). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3063 HUF (High: 80.0015 / Low: 78.6952).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.5364
August Spread (Stable) ±1.3063

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 3.9458 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9458

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 89.5093) against the same month in 2016 (average: 83.2348), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2745 (+7.54%).

2017 Avg (April) 89.5093
2016 Avg (April) 83.2348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 88.4574 85.4912 87.0466
February 90.0051 87.9179 88.9871
March 89.8723 87.6399 88.8014
April 90.6738 87.9043 89.5093
May 88.1841 83.7221 85.5635
June 85.0612 83.2663 84.0689
July 83.5552 79.4388 81.8526
August 80.0015 78.6952 79.4341
September 80.9825 78.6035 79.7541
October 82.4456 79.9636 81.1129
November 82.9798 78.4434 81.7946
December 82.6831 79.9044 81.4560