YEARLY HIGH
0.1394 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.1266 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1337 HKD

2017 RUB to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 0.1394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0127 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1296 to the December average rate of 0.1334, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1394 was up 8.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1282, 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 697 HKD
2016 Average 582 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 633 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63.74 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1382
0.1288
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to HKD 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 0.1342, compared to 0.1332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1342
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1332

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0087 HKD (High: 0.1381 / Low: 0.1294). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 HKD (High: 0.1365 / Low: 0.1339).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.1375) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1165), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0209 (+17.97%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.1375
2016 Avg (April) 0.1165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1311 0.1266 0.1296
February 0.1360 0.1290 0.1328
March 0.1387 0.1310 0.1343
April 0.1394 0.1353 0.1375
May 0.1382 0.1332 0.1364
June 0.1381 0.1294 0.1345
July 0.1325 0.1285 0.1310
August 0.1349 0.1291 0.1317
September 0.1372 0.1341 0.1356
October 0.1365 0.1339 0.1352
November 0.1340 0.1293 0.1324
December 0.1357 0.1318 0.1334