YEARLY HIGH
48.1412 RUB
YEARLY LOW
41.1923 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.9739 RUB

2017 CAD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 48.1412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 41.1923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9489 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.3166 to the December average rate of 45.9085, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 48.1412 was down 16.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 57.3254, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 240,706 RUB
2016 Average 252,546 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 205,961 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,744.54 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

47.6394
41.4950
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to RUB 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 43.4663, compared to 46.4815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.4663
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.4815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 4.0422 RUB (High: 45.7808 / Low: 41.7386). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9601 RUB (High: 46.4088 / Low: 45.4488).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.0422
December Spread (Stable) ±0.9601

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.3706 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3706

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 47.1273) against the same month in 2016 (average: 49.9098), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7825 (-5.57%).

2017 Avg (August) 47.1273
2016 Avg (August) 49.9098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.1632 44.7283 45.3166
February 46.0945 43.6315 44.5903
March 43.9627 42.0186 43.2197
April 42.8896 41.1923 42.0868
May 42.6407 41.3625 42.0071
June 45.7808 41.7386 43.5773
July 47.9806 45.4062 46.9371
August 48.1412 46.3076 47.1273
September 47.6159 46.1230 46.8824
October 46.4508 45.0399 45.8314
November 47.3689 45.2430 46.2021
December 46.4088 45.4488 45.9085