YEARLY HIGH
21.6759 HUF
YEARLY LOW
17.1856 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.2000 HUF

2016 SZL to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 21.6759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 17.1856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4903 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.7874 to the December average rate of 21.3354, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 21.6759 was down 10.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 24.2922, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 108,379 HUF
2015 Average 109,907 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 85,928 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,451.37 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

21.7010
17.3145
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 18.1974, compared to 20.2026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.1974
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.2026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 1.6415 HUF (High: 20.8432 / Low: 19.2018). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6791 HUF (High: 19.9896 / Low: 19.3105).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.6415
July Spread (Stable) ±0.6791

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.6116 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 21.3354) against the same month in 2015 (average: 19.2074), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1280 (+11.08%).

2016 Avg (December) 21.3354
2015 Avg (December) 19.2074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.7087 17.1856 17.7874
February 18.3199 17.2129 17.6801
March 18.6494 17.6701 18.1832
April 19.2279 18.0228 18.8140
May 19.2050 17.8571 18.2023
June 19.2190 17.9517 18.5175
July 19.9896 19.3105 19.7292
August 20.8432 19.2018 20.1427
September 20.2262 18.9465 19.5619
October 20.7473 19.3369 19.9748
November 21.1198 19.8980 20.4715
December 21.6759 20.9708 21.3354