2017 FKP to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 FKP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the FKP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 80.0600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 69.6413.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4187 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.9314 to the December average rate of 78.5111, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 80.0600 was down 31.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 116.8889, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
FKP to RUB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 72.9538, compared to 77.3180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3642 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 5.0770 RUB (High: 77.3415 / Low: 72.2645). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1061 RUB (High: 77.4356 / Low: 75.3294).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.5272 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 76.9704) against the same month in 2016 (average: 84.9291), the exchange rate shifted by -7.9587 (-9.37%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75.9711 | 71.8332 | 73.9314 |
| February | 76.1512 | 71.1712 | 72.9089 |
| March | 72.1187 | 69.8965 | 71.3817 |
| April | 73.7765 | 69.6413 | 71.4983 |
| May | 75.6899 | 72.3684 | 73.7980 |
| June | 77.3415 | 72.2645 | 74.2044 |
| July | 78.8785 | 76.3968 | 77.5235 |
| August | 80.0600 | 75.0636 | 76.9704 |
| September | 78.6235 | 74.4634 | 76.7640 |
| October | 77.4356 | 75.3294 | 76.2069 |
| November | 79.3910 | 76.0965 | 77.9317 |
| December | 79.8578 | 77.1308 | 78.5111 |