YEARLY HIGH
0.0792 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0688 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0738 MYR

2017 RUB to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 0.0792. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.0688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0104 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0745 to the December average rate of 0.0696, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0792 was up 6.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0742, 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 396 MYR
2016 Average 311 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 344 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.76 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0787
0.0688
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to MYR 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 0.0758, compared to 0.0718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0758
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0049 MYR (High: 0.0760 / Low: 0.0711). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 MYR (High: 0.0737 / Low: 0.0726).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0779) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0586), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0193 (+32.93%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0779
2016 Avg (April) 0.0586

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0755 0.0732 0.0745
February 0.0780 0.0737 0.0760
March 0.0789 0.0751 0.0768
April 0.0792 0.0761 0.0779
May 0.0767 0.0741 0.0756
June 0.0760 0.0711 0.0738
July 0.0729 0.0707 0.0720
August 0.0736 0.0708 0.0721
September 0.0743 0.0720 0.0731
October 0.0737 0.0726 0.0732
November 0.0727 0.0694 0.0707
December 0.0707 0.0688 0.0696