YEARLY HIGH
1.2243 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.9486 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1797 KGS

2017 RUB to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 1.2243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.9486.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2757 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1584 to the December average rate of 1.1888, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2243 was up 6.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1475, 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 6,121 KGS
2016 Average 5,234 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 4,743 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,378.66 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2086
1.1396
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to KGS 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 1.1851, compared to 1.1743 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1851
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1743

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.2353 KGS (High: 1.1838 / Low: 0.9486). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0246 KGS (High: 1.1973 / Low: 1.1727).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2353
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0246

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 0.0211 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1.1948) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0348), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1600 (+15.46%).

2017 Avg (March) 1.1948
2016 Avg (March) 1.0348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1742 1.1298 1.1584
February 1.2153 1.1491 1.1853
March 1.2243 1.1666 1.1948
April 1.2241 1.1749 1.2029
May 1.2048 1.1568 1.1872
June 1.2075 1.1371 1.1818
July 1.1772 1.1417 1.1607
August 1.1838 0.9486 1.1453
September 1.2029 1.1756 1.1892
October 1.1973 1.1727 1.1866
November 1.1965 1.1457 1.1749
December 1.2053 1.1772 1.1888