2017 MVR to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 MVR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the MVR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 4.1687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 3.6118.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5568 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8957 to the December average rate of 3.8020, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.1687 was down 22.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.3700, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MVR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
MVR to RUB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.7482, compared to 3.8084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0603 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.4163 RUB (High: 4.1687 / Low: 3.7524). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0731 RUB (High: 3.7834 / Low: 3.7103).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1356 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 3.8749) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.2724), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3975 (-9.30%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0015 | 3.8463 | 3.8957 |
| February | 3.8979 | 3.7001 | 3.7798 |
| March | 3.8207 | 3.6165 | 3.7322 |
| April | 3.7075 | 3.6118 | 3.6634 |
| May | 3.8056 | 3.6142 | 3.6916 |
| June | 3.8887 | 3.6163 | 3.7262 |
| July | 3.9197 | 3.8002 | 3.8491 |
| August | 4.1687 | 3.7524 | 3.8749 |
| September | 3.7795 | 3.6955 | 3.7393 |
| October | 3.7834 | 3.7103 | 3.7476 |
| November | 3.9232 | 3.7797 | 3.8377 |
| December | 3.8465 | 3.7381 | 3.8020 |