YEARLY HIGH
238.3745 IDR
YEARLY LOW
220.1387 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
229.5344 IDR

2017 RUB to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 238.3745. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 220.1387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.2357 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 223.2643 to the December average rate of 231.3942, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 238.3745 was up 7.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 222.6661, 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 1,191,872 IDR
2016 Average 997,317 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,100,694 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,178.69 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

236.4448
222.0661
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to IDR 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 230.0437, compared to 229.0250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 230.0437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 229.0250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 15.1331 IDR (High: 236.0027 / Low: 220.8697). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4229 IDR (High: 236.0723 / Low: 231.6495).

June Spread (Volatile) ±15.1331
October Spread (Stable) ±4.4229

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 5.6738 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6738

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 235.2466) against the same month in 2016 (average: 197.8461), the exchange rate shifted by +37.4005 (+18.90%).

2017 Avg (April) 235.2466
2016 Avg (April) 197.8461

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 225.4617 220.1598 223.2643
February 233.4945 221.9961 228.2451
March 237.6834 225.6945 230.7387
April 238.3745 232.1031 235.2466
May 236.1137 228.1421 233.2480
June 236.0027 220.8697 229.5196
July 226.3418 220.2942 223.8458
August 230.0807 220.1387 224.6389
September 234.2259 227.8072 230.8224
October 236.0723 231.6495 234.1536
November 232.6635 224.3003 229.2950
December 235.3527 228.6660 231.3942