YEARLY HIGH
23.1182 HUF
YEARLY LOW
18.3863 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.6331 HUF

2017 ZAR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 23.1182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 18.3863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7320 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.3948 to the December average rate of 20.2186, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 23.1182 was up 6.46% compared to the 2016 peak of 21.7152, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,155,912 HUF
2016 Average 960,323 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 919,313 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 236,599.02 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

22.7857
18.4816
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 21.6514, compared to 19.6148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.6514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.6148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 2.0486 HUF (High: 21.2441 / Low: 19.1955). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6561 HUF (High: 21.8057 / Low: 21.1496).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.0486
January Spread (Stable) ±0.6561

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.0385 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0385

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 22.4270) against the same month in 2016 (average: 18.1926), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2344 (+23.28%).

2017 Avg (March) 22.4270
2016 Avg (March) 18.1926

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.8057 21.1496 21.3948
February 22.6649 21.3440 22.0106
March 23.1182 21.4803 22.4270
April 22.2450 21.0814 21.6631
May 21.4443 20.7214 21.1225
June 21.6000 20.6589 21.2903
July 20.6943 19.5301 20.2518
August 19.7556 19.0956 19.4453
September 20.0662 19.2758 19.6754
October 19.6448 18.6153 19.2577
November 19.2669 18.3863 18.8403
December 21.2441 19.1955 20.2186