YEARLY HIGH
30.5271 RUB
YEARLY LOW
27.9075 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.1534 RUB

2017 BBD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 30.5271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 27.9075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6196 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.9307 to the December average rate of 29.2837, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 30.5271 was down 25.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 41.1017, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 152,635 RUB
2016 Average 167,429 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 139,537 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,098.15 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

30.0957
28.1149
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 28.9838, compared to 29.3231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.9838
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.3231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 1.9308 RUB (High: 30.1375 / Low: 28.2066). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5556 RUB (High: 29.1431 / Low: 28.5875).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.9308
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5556

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 0.8821 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8821

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 29.9307) against the same month in 2016 (average: 38.2763), the exchange rate shifted by -8.3456 (-21.80%).

2017 Avg (January) 29.9307
2016 Avg (January) 38.2763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.5271 29.5283 29.9307
February 29.9415 28.5374 29.2210
March 29.6459 28.0097 28.9223
April 28.7054 27.9075 28.2800
May 29.2270 28.1693 28.5569
June 30.1375 28.2066 28.9920
July 30.3975 29.4525 29.7956
August 30.2625 29.0058 29.7017
September 29.1022 28.4734 28.8196
October 29.1431 28.5875 28.8669
November 30.1696 29.1224 29.4710
December 29.6182 28.8021 29.2837