YEARLY HIGH
8.2641 KMF
YEARLY LOW
6.5510 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.4921 KMF

2017 RUB to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 8.2641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 6.5510.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7131 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7293 to the December average rate of 7.1024, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.2641 was up 6.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.7653, 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 41,321 KMF
2016 Average 33,287 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 32,755 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,565.48 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.2491
6.8642
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to KMF 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 7.8514, compared to 7.1328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.1328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.5846 KMF (High: 7.1357 / Low: 6.5510). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1285 KMF (High: 7.3082 / Low: 7.1797).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5846
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1285

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 0.3981 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3981

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 8.1337) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.5200), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6136 (+24.75%).

2017 Avg (April) 8.1337
2016 Avg (April) 6.5200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.8430 7.5709 7.7293
February 8.1621 7.6016 7.9171
March 8.2068 7.7995 7.9633
April 8.2641 7.9272 8.1337
May 7.9457 7.6915 7.7978
June 7.8018 7.2379 7.5675
July 7.3249 6.9606 7.1694
August 7.1357 6.5510 6.9797
September 7.2483 7.0595 7.1727
October 7.3082 7.1797 7.2521
November 7.2812 6.9189 7.1205
December 7.2039 7.0305 7.1024