YEARLY HIGH
0.0574 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0164 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0245 LTL

2017 RUB to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.0574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 0.0164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0410 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0458 to the December average rate of 0.0171, the exchange rate registered a net change of -62.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0574 was up 5.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0547, 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 287 LTL
2016 Average 232 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 82 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 204.95 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0597
0.0129
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to LTL 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 0.0320, compared to 0.0171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0320
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0400 LTL (High: 0.0568 / Low: 0.0168). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LTL (High: 0.0175 / Low: 0.0172).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0400
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0342 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0342

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0216) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0454), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0238 (-52.37%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0216
2016 Avg (April) 0.0454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0552 0.0166 0.0458
February 0.0568 0.0168 0.0337
March 0.0574 0.0547 0.0558
April 0.0574 0.0174 0.0216
May 0.0177 0.0171 0.0175
June 0.0177 0.0166 0.0173
July 0.0170 0.0164 0.0168
August 0.0172 0.0165 0.0168
September 0.0176 0.0172 0.0173
October 0.0175 0.0172 0.0173
November 0.0172 0.0166 0.0170
December 0.0174 0.0169 0.0171