2017 ETB to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7312 RUB

YEARLY LOW

2.0988 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4457 RUB

2017 ETB to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 2.7312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 2.0988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6324 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6537 to the December average rate of 2.1408, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.7312 was down 29.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.8700, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,656 RUB

2016 Average 15,357 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 10,494 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,161.88 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.7049

2.0896

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 2.5407, compared to 2.3507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1899 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5407

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.3803 RUB (High: 2.4791 / Low: 2.0988). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0497 RUB (High: 2.4774 / Low: 2.4277).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3803

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0497

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2097 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.6537) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.6032), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9496 (-26.35%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.6537

2016 Avg (January) 3.6032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7312	2.6011	2.6537
February	2.6546	2.5027	2.5774
March	2.6186	2.4464	2.5448
April	2.5165	2.4405	2.4745
May	2.5553	2.4370	2.4830
June	2.6122	2.4405	2.5107
July	2.6089	2.5292	2.5652
August	2.6023	2.4917	2.5460
September	2.4774	2.4277	2.4518
October	2.4791	2.0988	2.2421
November	2.2212	2.1266	2.1584
December	2.1822	2.1031	2.1408