YEARLY HIGH
0.1988 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.1585 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1755 RUB

2017 NGN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NGN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.1585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0403 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1913 to the December average rate of 0.1628, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1988 was down 51.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4132, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 198,810 RUB
2016 Average 276,072 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 158,542 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,267.47 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1943
0.1576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN 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 0.1838, compared to 0.1672 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1838
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1672

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0301 RUB (High: 0.1921 / Low: 0.1620). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 RUB (High: 0.1625 / Low: 0.1587).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0301
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0216 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1913) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3845), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1933 (-50.26%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1913
2016 Avg (January) 0.3845

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1988 0.1864 0.1913
February 0.1967 0.1803 0.1854
March 0.1889 0.1783 0.1843
April 0.1860 0.1761 0.1796
May 0.1853 0.1735 0.1802
June 0.1898 0.1690 0.1822
July 0.1943 0.1681 0.1884
August 0.1921 0.1620 0.1667
September 0.1636 0.1585 0.1607
October 0.1625 0.1587 0.1607
November 0.1689 0.1618 0.1640
December 0.1647 0.1602 0.1628