YEARLY HIGH
0.0525 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0361 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0404 RUB

2017 CDF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CDF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0163 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0494 to the December average rate of 0.0371, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0525 was down 40.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0885, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CDF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 262 RUB
2016 Average 348 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 181 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81.65 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0506
0.0356
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to RUB 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 0.0434, compared to 0.0373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0434
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0054 RUB (High: 0.0525 / Low: 0.0471). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 RUB (High: 0.0373 / Low: 0.0366).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0494) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0826), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0332 (-40.24%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0494
2016 Avg (January) 0.0826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0525 0.0471 0.0494
February 0.0484 0.0445 0.0459
March 0.0448 0.0414 0.0435
April 0.0419 0.0402 0.0411
May 0.0417 0.0394 0.0404
June 0.0413 0.0390 0.0399
July 0.0401 0.0366 0.0384
August 0.0384 0.0363 0.0373
September 0.0373 0.0366 0.0369
October 0.0373 0.0364 0.0368
November 0.0384 0.0370 0.0375
December 0.0379 0.0361 0.0371