YEARLY HIGH
80.0600 RUB
YEARLY LOW
69.6413 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
75.1359 RUB

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 400,300 RUB
2016 Average 455,137 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 348,207 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,093.51 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

79.2241
70.6687
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.9538
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 77.3180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.0770
October Spread (Stable) ±2.1061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5272

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (August) 76.9704
2016 Avg (August) 84.9291

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