YEARLY HIGH
34.1617 RUB
YEARLY LOW
30.9996 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.4774 RUB

2017 AWG to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AWG to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 34.1617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 30.9996.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1621 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.2877 to the December average rate of 32.7499, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 34.1617 was down 25.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 45.8383, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 170,808 RUB
2016 Average 186,754 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 154,998 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,810.67 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

33.4748
31.2300
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 32.2143, compared to 32.7406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.2143
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.7406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 2.2431 RUB (High: 33.5795 / Low: 31.3364). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6208 RUB (High: 32.5577 / Low: 31.9370).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.2431
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6208

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.0513 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0513

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 33.2877) against the same month in 2016 (average: 42.6897), the exchange rate shifted by -9.4020 (-22.02%).

2017 Avg (January) 33.2877
2016 Avg (January) 42.6897

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.1617 32.8703 33.2877
February 33.4095 31.6862 32.4529
March 32.9399 31.1219 32.1339
April 31.8950 30.9996 31.4170
May 32.4654 31.2904 31.7202
June 33.5795 31.3364 32.2738
July 33.8596 32.8069 33.1985
August 33.7091 32.3186 33.1582
September 32.4259 31.6987 32.1068
October 32.5577 31.9370 32.2470
November 33.7703 32.5298 32.9833
December 33.1519 32.1587 32.7499