YEARLY HIGH
9.0915 RUB
YEARLY LOW
8.1073 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.6312 RUB

2017 CNY to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 9.0915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 8.1073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9842 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6797 to the December average rate of 8.8844, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.0915 was down 27.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.4927, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 227,288 RUB
2016 Average 252,380 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 202,683 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,605.07 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.9747
8.1425
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 8.4326, compared to 8.8297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3971 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4326
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.5425 RUB (High: 8.8270 / Low: 8.2845). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1372 RUB (High: 8.9477 / Low: 8.8104).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.5425
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1372

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1796 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1796

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 8.9007) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.4365), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5358 (-5.68%).

2017 Avg (November) 8.9007
2016 Avg (November) 9.4365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.8212 8.5683 8.6797
February 8.7401 8.3110 8.5006
March 8.6167 8.1319 8.3914
April 8.3134 8.1073 8.2118
May 8.4684 8.1746 8.2968
June 8.8270 8.2845 8.5153
July 8.9391 8.6912 8.8026
August 9.0316 8.8030 8.9054
September 8.8556 8.6475 8.7755
October 8.8198 8.6435 8.7099
November 9.0915 8.7861 8.9007
December 8.9477 8.8104 8.8844