YEARLY HIGH
18.6906 RUB
YEARLY LOW
17.1516 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.8843 RUB

2017 PEN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 18.6906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 17.1516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5390 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.9368 to the December average rate of 18.0506, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 18.6906 was down 21.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 23.8608, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 93,453 RUB
2016 Average 99,203 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 85,758 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,694.87 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

18.4467
17.3076
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 17.7017, compared to 18.0669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3652 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.7017
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.0669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 1.4565 RUB (High: 18.6081 / Low: 17.1516). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3213 RUB (High: 17.9300 / Low: 17.6087).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.4565
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3213

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 0.5707 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5707

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 18.3276) against the same month in 2016 (average: 19.4691), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1415 (-5.86%).

2017 Avg (August) 18.3276
2016 Avg (August) 19.4691

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.3430 17.6095 17.9368
February 18.3999 17.4541 17.9314
March 18.0595 17.2721 17.7270
April 17.6314 17.2048 17.4025
May 17.8578 17.1630 17.4541
June 18.4329 17.2648 17.7582
July 18.6802 18.1686 18.3517
August 18.6906 17.8964 18.3276
September 17.9300 17.6087 17.7568
October 17.9397 17.5335 17.7541
November 18.6081 17.1516 18.1603
December 18.3141 17.7516 18.0506