YEARLY HIGH
6.0026 KZT
YEARLY LOW
5.3298 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5944 KZT

2017 RUB to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 6.0026. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 5.3298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6728 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5289 to the December average rate of 5.7005, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.0026 was up 9.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.4989, 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 30,013 KZT
2016 Average 25,606 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 26,649 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,364.04 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.9416
5.4112
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to KZT 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 5.4993, compared to 5.6894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1901 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4993
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6894

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.3279 KZT (High: 5.6577 / Low: 5.3298). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1062 KZT (High: 5.9533 / Low: 5.8471).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3279
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 5.8390) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.3065), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5325 (+10.04%).

2017 Avg (October) 5.8390
2016 Avg (October) 5.3065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6044 5.3513 5.5289
February 5.6631 5.3511 5.4773
March 5.6577 5.3298 5.4648
April 5.5905 5.4585 5.5341
May 5.5578 5.3846 5.4951
June 5.5569 5.3986 5.4955
July 5.5348 5.3669 5.4554
August 5.8025 5.5084 5.6074
September 5.9533 5.8471 5.8974
October 6.0026 5.7421 5.8390
November 5.7698 5.5069 5.6369
December 5.7699 5.6270 5.7005