YEARLY HIGH
61.2633 RUB
YEARLY LOW
55.8149 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.3068 RUB

2017 CLF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CLF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 61.2633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 55.8149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4484 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.8732 to the December average rate of 58.5674, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 61.2633 was down 25.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 82.2034, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 306,317 RUB
2016 Average 334,893 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 279,075 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,242.00 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

60.2045
56.2287
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLF 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 57.9674, compared to 58.6461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6788 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.9674
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.6461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 3.8617 RUB (High: 60.2750 / Low: 56.4133). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1113 RUB (High: 58.2863 / Low: 57.1750).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.8617
October Spread (Stable) ±1.1113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.7642 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7642

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 59.8732) against the same month in 2016 (average: 76.5526), the exchange rate shifted by -16.6795 (-21.79%).

2017 Avg (January) 59.8732
2016 Avg (January) 76.5526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.2633 59.1748 59.8732
February 60.1455 57.0748 58.4288
March 59.2919 56.0193 57.8445
April 57.4109 55.8149 56.5600
May 58.4540 56.3386 57.1138
June 60.2750 56.4133 57.9840
July 60.7950 58.9050 59.5913
August 60.5249 58.0117 59.4033
September 58.2044 56.9468 57.6391
October 58.2863 57.1750 57.7337
November 60.3391 58.2447 58.9420
December 59.2365 57.6042 58.5674