2017 RUB to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8303 GMD

YEARLY LOW

0.6970 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7860 GMD

2017 RUB to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 16, valuing the pair at 0.8303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.6970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1334 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7273 to the December average rate of 0.8115, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8303 was up 17.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7089, 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 4,152 GMD

2016 Average 3,156 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 3,485 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 666.78 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8242

0.7185

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to GMD 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 0.7762, compared to 0.7959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7762

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0562 GMD (High: 0.8174 / Low: 0.7612). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0189 GMD (High: 0.8091 / Low: 0.7902).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0562

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0189

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0209 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 0.8154) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6813), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1341 (+19.68%).

2017 Avg (October) 0.8154

2016 Avg (October) 0.6813

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7385	0.6970	0.7273
February	0.7792	0.7261	0.7561
March	0.8078	0.7532	0.7736
April	0.8089	0.7890	0.7995
May	0.8192	0.7895	0.8072
June	0.8174	0.7612	0.7933
July	0.7819	0.7571	0.7724
August	0.7942	0.7605	0.7730
September	0.8091	0.7902	0.7989
October	0.8303	0.7911	0.8154
November	0.8145	0.7856	0.8041
December	0.8273	0.8018	0.8115