YEARLY HIGH
0.9509 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.8546 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8957 RUB

2017 INR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the INR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.9509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.8546.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0963 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8795 to the December average rate of 0.9120, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9509 was down 21.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2111, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 237,723 RUB
2016 Average 249,232 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 213,648 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,075.46 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9341
0.8670
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.8821, compared to 0.9093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8821
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0575 RUB (High: 0.9337 / Low: 0.8762). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0193 RUB (High: 0.9183 / Low: 0.8991).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0575
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0193

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 0.0338 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0338

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.9285) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9692), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0407 (-4.20%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.9285
2016 Avg (August) 0.9692

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9013 0.8680 0.8795
February 0.8923 0.8546 0.8726
March 0.9002 0.8641 0.8781
April 0.8933 0.8601 0.8764
May 0.9095 0.8681 0.8865
June 0.9337 0.8762 0.8996
July 0.9420 0.9117 0.9248
August 0.9509 0.9075 0.9285
September 0.9048 0.8813 0.8947
October 0.9008 0.8814 0.8874
November 0.9223 0.9004 0.9087
December 0.9183 0.8991 0.9120