YEARLY HIGH
0.0180 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0158 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0169 CHF

2017 RUB to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.0180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0168 to the December average rate of 0.0168, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0180 was up 5.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0170, 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 90 CHF
2016 Average 74 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 79 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.83 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0179
0.0160
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to CHF 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 0.0172, compared to 0.0166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0011 CHF (High: 0.0172 / Low: 0.0161). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 CHF (High: 0.0169 / Low: 0.0165).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0177) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0145), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+22.19%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0177
2016 Avg (April) 0.0145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0171 0.0164 0.0168
February 0.0176 0.0165 0.0171
March 0.0179 0.0170 0.0173
April 0.0180 0.0174 0.0177
May 0.0177 0.0169 0.0173
June 0.0172 0.0161 0.0167
July 0.0163 0.0158 0.0161
August 0.0165 0.0160 0.0162
September 0.0169 0.0165 0.0167
October 0.0172 0.0168 0.0170
November 0.0172 0.0164 0.0168
December 0.0172 0.0166 0.0168