2017 RUB to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0465 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.0394 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0429 GEL

2017 RUB to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 0.0465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 0.0394.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0451 to the December average rate of 0.0448, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0465 was up 1.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0458, 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 233 GEL

2016 Average 177 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 197 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.74 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0456

0.0397

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to GEL 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 0.0432, compared to 0.0425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0432

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0053 GEL (High: 0.0465 / Low: 0.0412). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 GEL (High: 0.0433 / Low: 0.0424).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0438) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0383), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0055 (+14.44%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0438

2016 Avg (November) 0.0383

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0462	0.0433	0.0451
February	0.0462	0.0438	0.0451
March	0.0436	0.0416	0.0426
April	0.0435	0.0420	0.0427
May	0.0431	0.0417	0.0425
June	0.0429	0.0399	0.0416
July	0.0408	0.0394	0.0402
August	0.0419	0.0395	0.0404
September	0.0433	0.0424	0.0428
October	0.0438	0.0425	0.0431
November	0.0465	0.0412	0.0438
December	0.0460	0.0431	0.0448