YEARLY HIGH
6.1383 RUB
YEARLY LOW
5.3074 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7748 RUB

2017 VEF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 6.1383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 5.3074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8310 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9950 to the December average rate of 5.6890, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.1383 was down 52.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.0060, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,692 RUB
2016 Average 38,934 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 26,537 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,154.84 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.0319
5.5884
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 5.7852, compared to 5.7644 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7852
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7644

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.6398 RUB (High: 5.9472 / Low: 5.3074). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1735 RUB (High: 5.8138 / Low: 5.6403).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6398
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1735

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1658 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1658

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 5.9950) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.1129), the exchange rate shifted by -6.1179 (-50.51%).

2017 Avg (January) 5.9950
2016 Avg (January) 12.1129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1383 5.9204 5.9950
February 6.0176 5.7160 5.8500
March 5.9322 5.6103 5.7912
April 5.7497 5.5042 5.6254
May 5.8150 5.5372 5.6710
June 5.9908 5.5733 5.7784
July 6.0473 5.8021 5.9031
August 5.9765 5.6872 5.8542
September 5.8138 5.6403 5.7247
October 5.8219 5.5013 5.7124
November 5.9472 5.3074 5.7027
December 5.8989 5.4158 5.6890