YEARLY HIGH
7.6604 RUB
YEARLY LOW
6.5100 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0596 RUB

2017 NOK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NOK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 7.6604. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 6.5100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1504 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0744 to the December average rate of 7.0468, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.6604 was down 17.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.3410, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38,302 RUB
2016 Average 39,851 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 32,550 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,752.16 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.6257
6.4865
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 6.8410, compared to 7.2782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.2782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.5276 RUB (High: 7.5850 / Low: 7.0574). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1464 RUB (High: 6.6563 / Low: 6.5100).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.5276
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1464

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2197 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2197

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 7.5308) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.8116), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2809 (-3.60%).

2017 Avg (August) 7.5308
2016 Avg (August) 7.8116

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.2997 6.9688 7.0744
February 7.3053 6.7953 7.0150
March 6.9264 6.5438 6.8012
April 6.6563 6.5100 6.5815
May 6.7987 6.5974 6.7194
June 7.0959 6.6737 6.8547
July 7.5850 7.0574 7.3100
August 7.6604 7.4235 7.5308
September 7.4465 7.2270 7.3596
October 7.3070 7.0718 7.2185
November 7.3717 7.0287 7.2034
December 7.1606 6.9391 7.0468