YEARLY HIGH
3.8599 RUB
YEARLY LOW
3.0032 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5325 RUB

2017 ARS to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3.8599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 3.0032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8567 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7685 to the December average rate of 3.3074, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.8599 was down 36.53% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.0812, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,300 RUB
2016 Average 22,773 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 15,016 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,283.75 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.8147
3.2613
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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: JanтАУJun) was 3.6960, compared to 3.3690 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.3271 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 3.6960
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 3.3690

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.4286 RUB (High: 3.4318 / Low: 3.0032). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0813 RUB (High: 3.3553 / Low: 3.2740).

December Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.4286
October Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0813

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1292 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1292

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3.7685) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.6465), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8779 (-33.26%).

2017 Avg (January) 3.7685
2016 Avg (January) 5.6465

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Month High Low Average
January 3.8599 3.7168 3.7685
February 3.8081 3.6840 3.7524
March 3.8268 3.6325 3.7276
April 3.7566 3.6267 3.6876
May 3.8052 3.4997 3.6383
June 3.7169 3.5146 3.6018
July 3.5789 3.3420 3.4726
August 3.5024 3.3461 3.4099
September 3.3983 3.2908 3.3449
October 3.3553 3.2740 3.3079
November 3.4515 3.3047 3.3712
December 3.4318 3.0032 3.3074