YEARLY HIGH
3.4415 RUB
YEARLY LOW
2.8583 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1685 RUB

2017 MDL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MDL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 3.4415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 2.8583.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5832 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9846 to the December average rate of 3.4093, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.4415 was down 14.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.0094, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,207 RUB
2016 Average 16,836 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 14,291 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,915.81 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.4575
2.8794
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 3.0077, compared to 3.3292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0077
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.2030 RUB (High: 3.2955 / Low: 3.0926). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0816 RUB (High: 3.4415 / Low: 3.3598).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2030
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0816

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0626 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0626

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 3.4093) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.0832), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3261 (+10.58%).

2017 Avg (December) 3.4093
2016 Avg (December) 3.0832

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0727 2.9487 2.9846
February 3.0247 2.8583 2.9302
March 3.0046 2.8816 2.9390
April 2.9757 2.8848 2.9276
May 3.1219 2.9607 3.0800
June 3.2955 3.0926 3.1849
July 3.3571 3.2508 3.2910
August 3.3826 3.2684 3.3248
September 3.3062 3.2124 3.2623
October 3.3610 3.2575 3.3155
November 3.4245 3.3213 3.3725
December 3.4415 3.3598 3.4093