YEARLY HIGH
0.4879 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.4262 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4564 UAH

2017 RUB to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.4879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 0.4262.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0617 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4551 to the December average rate of 0.4704, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4879 was up 8.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4486, 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 2,439 UAH
2016 Average 1,917 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 2,131 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 308.59 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4792
0.4266
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to UAH 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 0.4620, compared to 0.4508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0354 UAH (High: 0.4663 / Low: 0.4310). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 UAH (High: 0.4652 / Low: 0.4548).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0354
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

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 0.0149 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.4704) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4238), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0466 (+10.99%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.4704
2016 Avg (December) 0.4238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4649 0.4407 0.4551
February 0.4785 0.4498 0.4636
March 0.4850 0.4512 0.4663
April 0.4831 0.4647 0.4748
May 0.4692 0.4514 0.4622
June 0.4663 0.4310 0.4498
July 0.4419 0.4270 0.4349
August 0.4410 0.4262 0.4310
September 0.4619 0.4488 0.4542
October 0.4652 0.4548 0.4617
November 0.4624 0.4391 0.4528
December 0.4879 0.4572 0.4704