2017 NPR to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5960 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.5311 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5599 RUB

2017 NPR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NPR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.5960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.5311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0649 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5498 to the December average rate of 0.5698, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5960 was down 21.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7563, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,980 RUB

2016 Average 3,116 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 2,656 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 324.48 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5842

0.5414

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.5514, compared to 0.5684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5514

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0393 RUB (High: 0.5849 / Low: 0.5456). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 RUB (High: 0.5754 / Low: 0.5619).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0393

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

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 0.0221 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0221

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.5806) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6061), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0255 (-4.21%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.5806

2016 Avg (August) 0.6061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5624	0.5423	0.5498
February	0.5553	0.5311	0.5450
March	0.5615	0.5363	0.5489
April	0.5576	0.5389	0.5474
May	0.5716	0.5432	0.5543
June	0.5849	0.5456	0.5630
July	0.5885	0.5708	0.5785
August	0.5960	0.5688	0.5806
September	0.5663	0.5473	0.5585
October	0.5630	0.5474	0.5545
November	0.5801	0.5624	0.5682
December	0.5754	0.5619	0.5698