YEARLY HIGH
0.3330 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.2591 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2839 ARS

2017 RUB to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.3330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0739 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2654 to the December average rate of 0.3028, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3330 was up 26.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2632, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,665 ARS
2016 Average 1,109 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 1,295 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 369.54 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3066
0.2616
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to ARS 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 0.2707, compared to 0.2970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2707
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0416 ARS (High: 0.3330 / Low: 0.2914). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 ARS (High: 0.3054 / Low: 0.2980).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0416
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.3028) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2554), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0474 (+18.57%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.3028
2016 Avg (December) 0.2554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2691 0.2591 0.2654
February 0.2714 0.2626 0.2665
March 0.2753 0.2613 0.2683
April 0.2757 0.2662 0.2712
May 0.2857 0.2628 0.2751
June 0.2845 0.2690 0.2777
July 0.2992 0.2794 0.2881
August 0.2989 0.2855 0.2933
September 0.3039 0.2943 0.2990
October 0.3054 0.2980 0.3023
November 0.3026 0.2897 0.2967
December 0.3330 0.2914 0.3028