2017 RUB to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0144 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.0125 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0133 GBP

2017 RUB to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 0.0144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.0125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0135 to the December average rate of 0.0127, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0144 was up 6.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0135, 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 72 GBP

2016 Average 56 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 62 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.34 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0141

0.0126

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to GBP 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 0.0137, compared to 0.0129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0137

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0009 GBP (High: 0.0141 / Low: 0.0131). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 GBP (High: 0.0133 / Low: 0.0129).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0140) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0105), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+33.21%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0140

2016 Avg (April) 0.0105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0139	0.0132	0.0135
February	0.0141	0.0131	0.0137
March	0.0143	0.0139	0.0140
April	0.0144	0.0136	0.0140
May	0.0138	0.0132	0.0136
June	0.0138	0.0129	0.0135
July	0.0131	0.0127	0.0129
August	0.0133	0.0125	0.0130
September	0.0134	0.0127	0.0130
October	0.0133	0.0129	0.0131
November	0.0131	0.0126	0.0128
December	0.0130	0.0125	0.0127