YEARLY HIGH
48.1517 RUB
YEARLY LOW
41.6353 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.7171 RUB

2017 AUD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 48.1517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 41.6353.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5165 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.6438 to the December average rate of 44.8116, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 48.1517 was down 16.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 57.5476, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 240,759 RUB
2016 Average 248,734 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 208,176 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,582.29 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

47.4788
41.9898
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 43.7373, compared to 45.6969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9596 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.7373
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.6969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 4.0577 RUB (High: 45.6930 / Low: 41.6353). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7644 RUB (High: 45.1036 / Low: 44.3392).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.0577
December Spread (Stable) ±0.7644

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 1.4424 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4424

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 47.0214) against the same month in 2016 (average: 49.4431), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4218 (-4.90%).

2017 Avg (August) 47.0214
2016 Avg (August) 49.4431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.6129 43.4896 44.6438
February 45.6102 43.7723 44.7952
March 45.0150 42.8722 44.0882
April 43.0980 42.1884 42.6457
May 43.2723 41.8345 42.4472
June 45.6930 41.6353 43.8038
July 47.8303 45.2085 46.5049
August 48.1517 46.0646 47.0214
September 46.6139 45.0716 45.9391
October 45.4057 44.3427 44.9738
November 46.0358 44.2270 44.9307
December 45.1036 44.3392 44.8116