YEARLY HIGH
29.7657 HUF
YEARLY LOW
24.2733 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.1746 HUF

2017 VEF to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 29.7657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 24.2733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4924 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.0940 to the December average rate of 25.6714, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 29.7657 was down 35.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 46.1907, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 148,829 HUF
2016 Average 161,429 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 121,367 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,462.07 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

29.4662
25.0001
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 28.5378, compared to 25.8113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7266 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.5378
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.8113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 2.5408 HUF (High: 26.8141 / Low: 24.2733). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5297 HUF (High: 29.2826 / Low: 28.7529).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.5408
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5297

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.1347 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1347

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 29.0940) against the same month in 2016 (average: 45.7731), the exchange rate shifted by -16.6791 (-36.44%).

2017 Avg (January) 29.0940
2016 Avg (January) 45.7731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.7657 28.7078 29.0940
February 29.2826 28.7529 29.0309
March 29.5327 28.4634 29.0101
April 29.4926 28.2199 28.9346
May 28.5708 26.9696 27.7999
June 27.7349 26.7184 27.3575
July 27.0518 25.3665 26.3297
August 25.7903 24.8298 25.3723
September 26.4382 25.1777 25.7133
October 26.7843 25.2308 26.0981
November 26.8141 24.2733 25.6828
December 26.7915 24.6352 25.6714