YEARLY HIGH
6.3075 NGN
YEARLY LOW
5.0299 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7234 NGN

2017 RUB to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 6.3075. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 5.0299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2775 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2299 to the December average rate of 6.1433, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.3075 was up 17.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.3891, 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 31,537 NGN
2016 Average 19,525 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 25,150 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,387.65 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.3226
5.1305
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to NGN 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 5.4444, compared to 6.0023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4444
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.9680 NGN (High: 6.1737 / Low: 5.2057). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1443 NGN (High: 6.2996 / Low: 6.1553).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.9680
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1443

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 0.1778 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1778

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 6.2233) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.8535), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3698 (+28.22%).

2017 Avg (September) 6.2233
2016 Avg (September) 4.8535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3655 5.0299 5.2299
February 5.5451 5.0849 5.3963
March 5.6092 5.2951 5.4269
April 5.6795 5.3751 5.5699
May 5.7644 5.3970 5.5518
June 5.9154 5.2688 5.4916
July 5.9497 5.1458 5.3138
August 6.1737 5.2057 6.0115
September 6.3075 6.1133 6.2233
October 6.2996 6.1553 6.2224
November 6.1811 5.9221 6.0997
December 6.2430 6.0699 6.1433