2017 RUB to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.4967 CRC

YEARLY LOW

9.0006 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.7085 CRC

2017 RUB to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 10.4967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 9.0006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4960 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2066 to the December average rate of 9.6642, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.4967 was up 15.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.1276, 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 52,483 CRC

2016 Average 40,801 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 45,003 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,480.18 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.0896

9.1264

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to CRC 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 9.6669, compared to 9.7501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0832 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6669

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.9783 CRC (High: 10.4967 / Low: 9.5184). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2373 CRC (High: 9.9706 / Low: 9.7333).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9783

April Spread (Stable) ±0.2373

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2605 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 9.9628) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.1382), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8246 (+22.42%).

2017 Avg (May) 9.9628

2016 Avg (May) 8.1382

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.3829	9.0006	9.2066
February	9.8729	9.1915	9.5242
March	9.9269	9.3796	9.6443
April	9.9706	9.7333	9.8625
May	10.4967	9.5184	9.9628
June	10.1346	9.3852	9.8012
July	9.7356	9.2902	9.5878
August	9.9055	9.4677	9.6992
September	10.1333	9.8553	10.0093
October	10.0199	9.7776	9.9004
November	9.7868	9.4413	9.6399
December	9.8156	9.5340	9.6642