2017 BTN to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0158 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.8526 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8962 RUB

2017 BTN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 1.0158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.8526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1632 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8794 to the December average rate of 0.9116, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0158 was down 16.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2092, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,079 RUB

2016 Average 4,985 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 4,263 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 815.96 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9438

0.8647

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.8817, compared to 0.9107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8817

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1082 RUB (High: 1.0158 / Low: 0.9076). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0188 RUB (High: 0.8987 / Low: 0.8799).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1082

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0188

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 0.0420 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0420

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.9372) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9694), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0322 (-3.32%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.9372

2016 Avg (August) 0.9694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9009	0.8686	0.8794
February	0.8853	0.8526	0.8713
March	0.8967	0.8628	0.8771
April	0.8896	0.8616	0.8763
May	0.9102	0.8709	0.8866
June	0.9347	0.8748	0.8998
July	0.9419	0.9116	0.9243
August	1.0158	0.9076	0.9372
September	0.9063	0.8787	0.8951
October	0.8987	0.8799	0.8869
November	0.9285	0.8991	0.9090
December	0.9203	0.8991	0.9116