2017 HKD to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 HKD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the HKD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 7.8978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 7.1754.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7224 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7191 to the December average rate of 7.4966, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.8978 was down 24.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.5135, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
HKD 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 7.4573, compared to 7.5079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0506 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.4872 RUB (High: 7.7276 / Low: 7.2403). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1453 RUB (High: 7.4689 / Low: 7.3236).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2193 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 7.7191) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.8391), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1200 (-21.55%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.8978 | 7.6281 | 7.7191 |
| February | 7.7513 | 7.3556 | 7.5298 |
| March | 7.6361 | 7.2089 | 7.4489 |
| April | 7.3897 | 7.1754 | 7.2758 |
| May | 7.5094 | 7.2342 | 7.3343 |
| June | 7.7276 | 7.2403 | 7.4357 |
| July | 7.7819 | 7.5444 | 7.6313 |
| August | 7.7432 | 7.4132 | 7.5953 |
| September | 7.4549 | 7.2892 | 7.3760 |
| October | 7.4689 | 7.3236 | 7.3968 |
| November | 7.7325 | 7.4611 | 7.5514 |
| December | 7.5882 | 7.3690 | 7.4966 |