2017 BIF to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0366 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.0326 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0339 RUB

2017 BIF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 0.0326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0356 to the December average rate of 0.0333, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0366 was down 29.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0523, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 183 RUB

2016 Average 208 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 163 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.12 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0359

0.0327

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0341, compared to 0.0336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0341

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0023 RUB (High: 0.0349 / Low: 0.0327). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 RUB (High: 0.0333 / Low: 0.0326).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0356) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0490), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0134 (-27.30%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0356

2016 Avg (January) 0.0490

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0366	0.0348	0.0356
February	0.0355	0.0337	0.0345
March	0.0351	0.0330	0.0341
April	0.0338	0.0329	0.0333
May	0.0344	0.0328	0.0335
June	0.0349	0.0327	0.0336
July	0.0353	0.0341	0.0345
August	0.0350	0.0334	0.0342
September	0.0334	0.0326	0.0330
October	0.0333	0.0326	0.0329
November	0.0344	0.0331	0.0336
December	0.0337	0.0328	0.0333