YEARLY HIGH
0.5133 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.4338 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4737 HUF

2017 SOS to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.5133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.4338.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0796 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5029 to the December average rate of 0.4557, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5133 was down 3.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5325, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,567 HUF
2016 Average 2,374 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 2,169 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 397.75 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5087
0.4392
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.4941, compared to 0.4533 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4941
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4533

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0267 HUF (High: 0.4945 / Low: 0.4678). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0137 HUF (High: 0.4801 / Low: 0.4665).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0267
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0137

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 0.0181 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5029) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4674), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0355 (+7.59%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5029
2016 Avg (January) 0.4674

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5133 0.4963 0.5029
February 0.5080 0.4930 0.5008
March 0.5099 0.4913 0.5013
April 0.5094 0.4943 0.5019
May 0.4945 0.4678 0.4838
June 0.4801 0.4665 0.4740
July 0.4731 0.4467 0.4599
August 0.4506 0.4338 0.4450
September 0.4583 0.4368 0.4456
October 0.4619 0.4460 0.4552
November 0.4651 0.4466 0.4583
December 0.4626 0.4420 0.4557