YEARLY HIGH
2.3466 RUB
YEARLY LOW
2.0497 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1932 RUB

2017 UAH to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UAH to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 2.3466. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.0497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2969 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1979 to the December average rate of 2.1268, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.3466 was down 29.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.3281, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,733 RUB
2016 Average 13,121 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 10,249 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,484.29 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.3420
2.0849
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 2.1658, compared to 2.2206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0548 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1658
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.1760 RUB (High: 2.3204 / Low: 2.1443). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0495 RUB (High: 2.1989 / Low: 2.1494).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1760
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0495

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1190 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1190

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2.3206) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.5813), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2607 (-10.10%).

2017 Avg (August) 2.3206
2016 Avg (August) 2.5813

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2693 2.1511 2.1979
February 2.2234 2.0899 2.1573
March 2.2164 2.0619 2.1452
April 2.1519 2.0698 2.1063
May 2.2155 2.1314 2.1637
June 2.3204 2.1443 2.2244
July 2.3420 2.2629 2.2997
August 2.3466 2.2678 2.3206
September 2.2279 2.1648 2.2016
October 2.1989 2.1494 2.1661
November 2.2773 2.1628 2.2091
December 2.1872 2.0497 2.1268