YEARLY HIGH
37.9748 HUF
YEARLY LOW
32.6143 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.1131 HUF

2017 SBD to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 37.9748. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 32.6143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3605 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.9840 to the December average rate of 33.9913, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 37.9748 was down 1.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 38.5743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 189,874 HUF
2016 Average 177,866 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 163,071 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,802.48 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

37.6913
32.8508
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 36.5209, compared to 33.7054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8156 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.5209
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.7054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 1.8594 HUF (High: 36.5047 / Low: 34.6453). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8275 HUF (High: 37.6208 / Low: 36.7934).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.8594
February Spread (Stable) ±0.8275

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.6641 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6641

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 37.2880) against the same month in 2016 (average: 35.0501), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2378 (+6.38%).

2017 Avg (March) 37.2880
2016 Avg (March) 35.0501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.4060 36.5227 36.9840
February 37.6208 36.7934 37.2614
March 37.9748 36.5757 37.2880
April 37.7699 36.3887 37.2042
May 36.5047 34.6453 35.5401
June 35.4541 34.3647 34.8479
July 34.6388 33.0846 33.9619
August 33.7843 32.6143 33.2542
September 34.0329 32.8541 33.3451
October 34.2518 33.3267 33.7698
November 34.5231 32.9436 33.9099
December 34.4461 33.3382 33.9913