YEARLY HIGH
52.6228 COP
YEARLY LOW
47.8836 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.6042 COP

2017 RUB to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 1, valuing the pair at 52.6228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 47.8836.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7392 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.0796 to the December average rate of 51.0375, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 52.6228 was up 6.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 49.5303, 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 263,114 COP
2016 Average 228,305 COP
Yearly Trough Low 239,418 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,696.20 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

51.4492
48.8642
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to COP 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 50.3948, compared to 50.8136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.3948
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.8136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 2.9122 COP (High: 50.7958 / Low: 47.8836). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2155 COP (High: 51.5283 / Low: 50.3128).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.9122
March Spread (Stable) ±1.2155

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.9046 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 51.1040) against the same month in 2016 (average: 48.1900), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9140 (+6.05%).

2017 Avg (November) 51.1040
2016 Avg (November) 48.1900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.2351 48.1644 49.0796
February 50.7958 47.8836 49.2537
March 51.5283 50.3128 50.8271
April 51.8259 49.8916 50.8861
May 52.0523 50.1841 51.2338
June 51.6794 50.1281 51.0885
July 51.6805 49.9512 50.9108
August 50.8539 48.9364 50.0062
September 51.9255 49.7088 50.6077
October 52.2066 49.8208 51.2152
November 52.6228 49.9953 51.1040
December 52.3052 50.4037 51.0375