2017 HTG to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9915 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.8102 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8985 RUB

2017 HTG to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HTG to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 0.9915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.8102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1813 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8962 to the December average rate of 0.9170, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9915 was down 29.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4049, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,957 RUB

2016 Average 5,334 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 4,051 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 906.39 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9720

0.8131

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.8692, compared to 0.9279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0587 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8692

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.1487 RUB (High: 0.9712 / Low: 0.8225). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0197 RUB (High: 0.8377 / Low: 0.8180).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1487

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0197

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0396 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0396

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.9353) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0124), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0770 (-7.61%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.9353

2016 Avg (August) 1.0124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9135	0.8801	0.8962
February	0.8894	0.8451	0.8732
March	0.8961	0.8102	0.8659
April	0.8377	0.8180	0.8263
May	0.8499	0.8191	0.8308
June	0.9712	0.8225	0.9225
July	0.9792	0.9439	0.9587
August	0.9915	0.8819	0.9353
September	0.9242	0.9030	0.9123
October	0.9271	0.8989	0.9131
November	0.9609	0.9160	0.9309
December	0.9351	0.8987	0.9170