YEARLY HIGH
27.6796 CDF
YEARLY LOW
19.0626 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.9979 CDF

2017 RUB to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 27.6796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 19.0626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6170 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.2798 to the December average rate of 26.9433, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 27.6796 was up 41.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 19.5717, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 138,398 CDF
2016 Average 72,808 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 95,313 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,084.88 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

27.8374
19.5927
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to CDF 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 23.2091, compared to 26.7867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5776 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.2091
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.7867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 2.3956 CDF (High: 27.3237 / Low: 24.9280). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4733 CDF (High: 27.2994 / Low: 26.8261).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.3956
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4733

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4909 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4909

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 26.9433) against the same month in 2016 (average: 18.7864), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1569 (+43.42%).

2017 Avg (December) 26.9433
2016 Avg (December) 18.7864

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.2422 19.0626 20.2798
February 22.4536 20.6610 21.7870
March 24.1274 22.3400 22.9991
April 24.8886 23.8380 24.3468
May 25.3621 23.9613 24.7641
June 25.6102 24.2057 25.0777
July 27.3237 24.9280 26.0938
August 27.5637 26.0522 26.8077
September 27.2994 26.8261 27.0655
October 27.4596 26.8139 27.1503
November 27.0345 26.0518 26.6594
December 27.6796 26.4044 26.9433