YEARLY HIGH
71.7304 RUB
YEARLY LOW
59.5233 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
65.8884 RUB

2017 EUR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EUR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 71.7304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 59.5233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.2071 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.6579 to the December average rate of 69.3538, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 71.7304 was down 20.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 90.1742, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 358,652 RUB
2016 Average 370,707 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 297,616 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,035.74 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

71.1747
59.6483
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 62.7683, compared to 69.0086 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.2403 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 62.7683
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.0086

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 4.7590 RUB (High: 68.0144 / Low: 63.2554). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2637 RUB (High: 68.6202 / Low: 67.3565).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.7590
October Spread (Stable) ±1.2637

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.5426 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5426

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 70.2142) against the same month in 2016 (average: 72.6806), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4664 (-3.39%).

2017 Avg (August) 70.2142
2016 Avg (August) 72.6806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 65.0207 62.7772 63.6579
February 64.7714 60.3762 62.1829
March 63.1811 59.8720 61.8678
April 62.3224 59.5233 60.6088
May 64.1211 61.9075 63.1715
June 68.0144 63.2554 65.1208
July 70.6462 67.2965 68.7436
August 71.7304 69.0884 70.2142
September 69.6940 67.9899 68.6716
October 68.6202 67.3565 67.8451
November 71.1457 67.6832 69.2232
December 70.0368 68.3843 69.3538