YEARLY HIGH
3.2029 DJF
YEARLY LOW
2.9010 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0676 DJF

2017 RUB to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 3.2029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.9010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3019 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9850 to the December average rate of 3.0524, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.2029 was up 8.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.9528, 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 16,015 DJF
2016 Average 13,331 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 14,505 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,509.73 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.1793
2.9674
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to DJF 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 3.0866, compared to 3.0485 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0380 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0866
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0485

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.2020 DJF (High: 3.1712 / Low: 2.9692). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0550 DJF (High: 3.1232 / Low: 3.0682).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2020
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0550

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0855 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0855

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 3.1616) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.6690), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4926 (+18.46%).

2017 Avg (April) 3.1616
2016 Avg (April) 2.6690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0244 2.9010 2.9850
February 3.1357 2.9755 3.0624
March 3.1912 3.0185 3.0936
April 3.2029 3.1174 3.1616
May 3.1731 3.0609 3.1319
June 3.1712 2.9692 3.0849
July 3.0373 2.9422 2.9994
August 3.0816 2.9504 3.0056
September 3.1392 3.0707 3.1013
October 3.1232 3.0682 3.0978
November 3.0727 2.9628 3.0348
December 3.1034 3.0179 3.0524