2017 RUB to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1729 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.9844 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1165 BTN

2017 RUB to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 1.1729. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.9844.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1884 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1373 to the December average rate of 1.0970, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1729 was up 4.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1269, 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 5,864 BTN

2016 Average 5,039 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 4,922 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 942.11 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1559

1.0598

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to BTN 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 1.1344, compared to 1.0986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0358 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1344

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1174 BTN (High: 1.1018 / Low: 0.9844). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0238 BTN (High: 1.1365 / Low: 1.1127).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1174

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0238

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0299 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1.1479) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8842), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2636 (+29.82%).

2017 Avg (February) 1.1479

2016 Avg (February) 0.8842

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1513	1.1101	1.1373
February	1.1729	1.1295	1.1479
March	1.1590	1.1152	1.1402
April	1.1607	1.1241	1.1413
May	1.1483	1.0987	1.1281
June	1.1431	1.0699	1.1118
July	1.0970	1.0617	1.0819
August	1.1018	0.9844	1.0678
September	1.1380	1.1034	1.1172
October	1.1365	1.1127	1.1275
November	1.1122	1.0771	1.1002
December	1.1123	1.0866	1.0970