YEARLY HIGH
12.5339 HUF
YEARLY LOW
10.2613 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.0222 HUF

2016 UAH to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UAH to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 12.5339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 10.2613.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2726 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9058 to the December average rate of 11.2690, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.5339 was down 28.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 17.5902, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,670 HUF
2015 Average 64,874 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 51,307 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,363.09 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.0473
10.3492
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 11.0171, compared to 11.0274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.0171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.3593 HUF (High: 12.5339 / Low: 11.1747). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2684 HUF (High: 11.5112 / Low: 11.2428).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.3593
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2684

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.3501 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3501

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 11.9058) against the same month in 2015 (average: 17.1502), the exchange rate shifted by -5.2444 (-30.58%).

2016 Avg (January) 11.9058
2015 Avg (January) 17.1502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.5339 11.1747 11.9058
February 11.1579 10.2613 10.5557
March 10.9866 10.3456 10.6483
April 10.9280 10.5012 10.7542
May 11.2581 10.7452 11.0392
June 11.5978 10.9314 11.1993
July 11.5112 11.2428 11.4433
August 11.2929 10.6287 11.0115
September 10.7106 10.2771 10.4907
October 11.0996 10.5276 10.8212
November 11.5398 10.7649 11.1288
December 11.5021 10.8157 11.2690