YEARLY HIGH
0.3257 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.2702 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3059 EGP

2017 RUB to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 0.3257. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.2702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0555 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3112 to the December average rate of 0.3042, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3257 was up 1.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3195, 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 1,629 EGP
2016 Average 760 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 1,351 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 277.71 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3224
0.2876
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to EGP 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 0.3092, compared to 0.3025 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3025

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0499 EGP (High: 0.3256 / Low: 0.2756). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 EGP (High: 0.3083 / Low: 0.3022).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0499
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0206 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.3195) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1862 (+139.61%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.3195
2016 Avg (April) 0.1334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3207 0.2954 0.3112
February 0.3176 0.2702 0.2905
March 0.3256 0.2756 0.3051
April 0.3257 0.3138 0.3195
May 0.3214 0.3097 0.3168
June 0.3208 0.3010 0.3124
July 0.3076 0.2944 0.3007
August 0.3041 0.2946 0.2988
September 0.3097 0.3034 0.3062
October 0.3083 0.3022 0.3057
November 0.3039 0.2927 0.2997
December 0.3092 0.3001 0.3042