2017 GMD to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4347 RUB

YEARLY LOW

1.2043 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2738 RUB

2017 GMD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.4347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 1.2043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2304 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3752 to the December average rate of 1.2324, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4347 was down 31.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0803, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,174 RUB

2016 Average 8,001 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 6,022 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,152.11 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3900

1.2118

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 1.2904, compared to 1.2572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0332 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2904

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0939 RUB (High: 1.3773 / Low: 1.2834). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0296 RUB (High: 1.2656 / Low: 1.2360).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0939

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0296

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0521 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0521

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.3752) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.9380), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5628 (-29.04%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.3752

2016 Avg (January) 1.9380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4347	1.3541	1.3752
February	1.3773	1.2834	1.3231
March	1.3276	1.2380	1.2932
April	1.2673	1.2362	1.2509
May	1.2667	1.2208	1.2389
June	1.3138	1.2235	1.2611
July	1.3208	1.2789	1.2948
August	1.3148	1.2591	1.2939
September	1.2656	1.2360	1.2518
October	1.2641	1.2043	1.2267
November	1.2730	1.2278	1.2438
December	1.2472	1.2088	1.2324