2017 DJF to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3447 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.3122 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3261 RUB

2017 DJF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DJF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.3447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 0.3122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0325 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3350 to the December average rate of 0.3276, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3447 was down 25.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4627, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,724 RUB

2016 Average 1,885 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 1,561 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 162.48 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3369

0.3144

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.3241, compared to 0.3281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3241

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0215 RUB (High: 0.3368 / Low: 0.3153). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 RUB (High: 0.3259 / Low: 0.3202).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0215

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

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 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3350) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4309), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0958 (-22.24%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3350

2016 Avg (January) 0.4309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3447	0.3306	0.3350
February	0.3361	0.3189	0.3266
March	0.3313	0.3134	0.3233
April	0.3208	0.3122	0.3163
May	0.3267	0.3151	0.3193
June	0.3368	0.3153	0.3243
July	0.3399	0.3292	0.3334
August	0.3389	0.3245	0.3328
September	0.3257	0.3185	0.3225
October	0.3259	0.3202	0.3228
November	0.3375	0.3254	0.3295
December	0.3314	0.3222	0.3276