YEARLY HIGH
0.0681 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0620 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0648 RUB

2017 KPW to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KPW to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 0.0620.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0665 to the December average rate of 0.0651, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0681 was down 25.46% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0913, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 340 RUB
2016 Average 372 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 310 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.33 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0669
0.0625
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0644, compared to 0.0652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0644
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0043 RUB (High: 0.0670 / Low: 0.0627). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 RUB (High: 0.0648 / Low: 0.0635).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0665) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0851), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0185 (-21.79%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0665
2016 Avg (January) 0.0851

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0681 0.0657 0.0665
February 0.0668 0.0634 0.0649
March 0.0659 0.0622 0.0643
April 0.0638 0.0620 0.0628
May 0.0649 0.0626 0.0635
June 0.0670 0.0627 0.0644
July 0.0676 0.0654 0.0662
August 0.0672 0.0645 0.0660
September 0.0647 0.0633 0.0640
October 0.0648 0.0635 0.0641
November 0.0670 0.0647 0.0655
December 0.0658 0.0640 0.0651