YEARLY HIGH
1.2342 HTG
YEARLY LOW
1.0086 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1156 HTG

2017 RUB to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 1.2342. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 1.0086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2257 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1159 to the December average rate of 1.0906, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2342 was up 11.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1076, 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 6,171 HTG
2016 Average 4,737 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 5,043 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,128.28 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2270
1.0264
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to HTG 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 1.1530, compared to 1.0783 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0747 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1530
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0783

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.1862 HTG (High: 1.2159 / Low: 1.0297). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0253 HTG (High: 1.1074 / Low: 1.0821).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1862
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0253

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1172 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1.1561) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8860), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2701 (+30.48%).

2017 Avg (March) 1.1561
2016 Avg (March) 0.8860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1362 1.0946 1.1159
February 1.1833 1.1243 1.1453
March 1.2342 1.1160 1.1561
April 1.2225 1.1937 1.2103
May 1.2209 1.1767 1.2037
June 1.2159 1.0297 1.0865
July 1.0595 1.0213 1.0431
August 1.1339 1.0086 1.0702
September 1.1074 1.0821 1.0962
October 1.1125 1.0786 1.0953
November 1.0917 1.0407 1.0743
December 1.1127 1.0694 1.0906