YEARLY HIGH
0.1710 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.1552 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1620 RUB

2017 MRO to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MRO to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 0.1710. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 0.1552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0158 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1670 to the December average rate of 0.1648, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1710 was down 29.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2421, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 855 RUB
2016 Average 956 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 776 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.20 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1680
0.1561
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.1612, compared to 0.1628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1612
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0112 RUB (High: 0.1675 / Low: 0.1563). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 RUB (High: 0.1596 / Low: 0.1564).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0112
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.1661) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1806), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0145 (-8.02%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.1661
2016 Avg (November) 0.1806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1706 0.1650 0.1670
February 0.1671 0.1582 0.1628
March 0.1654 0.1556 0.1610
April 0.1590 0.1552 0.1570
May 0.1629 0.1560 0.1587
June 0.1675 0.1563 0.1609
July 0.1686 0.1622 0.1649
August 0.1672 0.1594 0.1634
September 0.1596 0.1564 0.1578
October 0.1642 0.1564 0.1599
November 0.1710 0.1637 0.1661
December 0.1670 0.1621 0.1648