YEARLY HIGH
167.3834 GNF
YEARLY LOW
147.5203 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
156.5733 GNF

2017 RUB to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 167.3834. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 147.5203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.8631 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 156.4355 to the December average rate of 153.9930, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 167.3834 was up 7.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 155.7894, 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 836,917 GNF
2016 Average 630,101 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 737,601 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,315.54 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

165.2964
149.0381
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to GNF 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 159.8604, compared to 153.2863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.5741 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 159.8604
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 153.2863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 11.7376 GNF (High: 161.1686 / Low: 149.4309). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3195 GNF (High: 157.2683 / Low: 153.9488).

June Spread (Volatile) ±11.7376
September Spread (Stable) ±3.3195

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 5.3032 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 161.3093) against the same month in 2016 (average: 109.0505), the exchange rate shifted by +52.2588 (+47.92%).

2017 Avg (March) 161.3093
2016 Avg (March) 109.0505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 159.9813 153.9894 156.4355
February 165.5328 154.8744 160.4961
March 167.3834 156.8700 161.3093
April 166.6114 160.4065 163.9416
May 163.8142 157.1653 160.5021
June 161.1686 149.4309 156.4776
July 153.9199 148.8675 151.1744
August 154.5410 147.5203 150.3930
September 157.2683 153.9488 155.5944
October 157.2053 153.3971 155.5741
November 155.0313 149.3457 152.9887
December 156.6587 152.2127 153.9930