YEARLY HIGH
0.6011 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.4972 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5513 RUB

2017 XPF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XPF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.6011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.4972.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1039 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5320 to the December average rate of 0.5812, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6011 was down 20.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7549, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,006 RUB
2016 Average 3,107 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 2,486 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 519.66 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5966
0.4978
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.5244, compared to 0.5781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0537 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0675 RUB (High: 0.5719 / Low: 0.5044). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 RUB (High: 0.5750 / Low: 0.5644).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0675
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

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 0.0129 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.5884) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6099), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0215 (-3.52%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.5884
2016 Avg (August) 0.6099

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5432 0.5245 0.5320
February 0.5719 0.5044 0.5212
March 0.5270 0.5011 0.5163
April 0.5190 0.4972 0.5061
May 0.5355 0.5162 0.5274
June 0.5679 0.5266 0.5435
July 0.5920 0.5617 0.5751
August 0.6011 0.5790 0.5884
September 0.5840 0.5698 0.5755
October 0.5750 0.5644 0.5685
November 0.5962 0.5672 0.5801
December 0.5869 0.5731 0.5812