YEARLY HIGH
0.0328 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0277 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0295 AZN

2017 RUB to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.0328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 0.0277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0310 to the December average rate of 0.0290, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0328 was up 10.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0297, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 164 AZN
2016 Average 120 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 139 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.51 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0315
0.0280
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to AZN 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 0.0301, compared to 0.0289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0301
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0032 AZN (High: 0.0326 / Low: 0.0294). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 AZN (High: 0.0297 / Low: 0.0290).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.0313) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0205), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0108 (+52.57%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.0313
2016 Avg (February) 0.0205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0326 0.0294 0.0310
February 0.0328 0.0302 0.0313
March 0.0306 0.0294 0.0300
April 0.0306 0.0292 0.0298
May 0.0302 0.0287 0.0295
June 0.0299 0.0282 0.0292
July 0.0286 0.0277 0.0283
August 0.0293 0.0278 0.0285
September 0.0297 0.0290 0.0294
October 0.0297 0.0290 0.0294
November 0.0292 0.0281 0.0288
December 0.0295 0.0287 0.0290