YEARLY HIGH
60.7950 RUB
YEARLY LOW
17.4096 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.5337 RUB

2017 LTL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 60.7950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 17.4096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.3854 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.7489 to the December average rate of 58.5674, the exchange rate registered a net change of 111.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 60.7950 was up 129.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 26.4454, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 303,975 RUB
2016 Average 108,575 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 87,048 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 216,926.94 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

63.7593
13.7432
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 42.4213, compared to 58.6461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.2248 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.4213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.6461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 42.0450 RUB (High: 60.1504 / Low: 18.1054). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8601 RUB (High: 18.2798 / Low: 17.4197).

January Spread (Volatile) ±42.0450
March Spread (Stable) ±0.8601

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 23.1757 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.1757

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 59.5913) against the same month in 2016 (average: 20.8657), the exchange rate shifted by +38.7256 (+185.59%).

2017 Avg (July) 59.5913
2016 Avg (July) 20.8657

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60.1504 18.1054 27.7489
February 59.4776 17.5950 41.0869
March 18.2798 17.4197 17.9112
April 57.4109 17.4096 52.6831
May 58.4540 56.3386 57.1138
June 60.2750 56.4133 57.9840
July 60.7950 58.9050 59.5913
August 60.5249 58.0117 59.4033
September 58.2044 56.9468 57.6391
October 58.2863 57.1750 57.7337
November 60.3391 58.2447 58.9420
December 59.2365 57.6042 58.5674