YEARLY HIGH
0.0664 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0594 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0631 QAR

2017 RUB to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 0.0664. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0594.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0608 to the December average rate of 0.0626, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0664 was up 10.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0602, 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 332 QAR
2016 Average 273 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 297 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.78 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0652
0.0604
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to QAR 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 0.0629, compared to 0.0632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0629
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0632

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0042 QAR (High: 0.0663 / Low: 0.0621). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 QAR (High: 0.0632 / Low: 0.0619).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 0.0648) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0581), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+11.41%).

2017 Avg (October) 0.0648
2016 Avg (October) 0.0581

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0615 0.0594 0.0608
February 0.0638 0.0605 0.0623
March 0.0650 0.0614 0.0630
April 0.0652 0.0634 0.0644
May 0.0646 0.0623 0.0638
June 0.0645 0.0610 0.0634
July 0.0634 0.0603 0.0615
August 0.0636 0.0606 0.0616
September 0.0650 0.0629 0.0642
October 0.0664 0.0625 0.0648
November 0.0663 0.0621 0.0646
December 0.0632 0.0619 0.0626