YEARLY HIGH
5.2703 HUF
YEARLY LOW
4.2270 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7067 HUF

2017 RUB to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 5.2703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 4.2270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0432 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8532 to the December average rate of 4.5127, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.2703 was up 7.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.9050, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,351 HUF
2016 Average 21,116 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 21,135 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,216.16 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.2247
4.2536
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 4.9347, compared to 4.4787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4560 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9347
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.3245 HUF (High: 5.1027 / Low: 4.7782). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0840 HUF (High: 4.5639 / Low: 4.4799).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3245
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0840

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2756 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2756

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 5.1438) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.1286), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0152 (+24.59%).

2017 Avg (April) 5.1438
2016 Avg (April) 4.1286

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9002 4.7669 4.8532
February 5.1027 4.7782 4.9634
March 5.1593 4.9426 5.0098
April 5.2703 5.0131 5.1438
May 5.0172 4.8231 4.9021
June 4.8698 4.5561 4.7361
July 4.5904 4.3054 4.4604
August 4.4277 4.2270 4.3345
September 4.5837 4.4212 4.4916
October 4.6119 4.5055 4.5686
November 4.5941 4.3827 4.5044
December 4.5639 4.4799 4.5127