YEARLY HIGH
0.2438 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.2140 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2330 SCR

2017 RUB to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.2438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.2140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0298 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2234 to the December average rate of 0.2379, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2438 was up 9.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2223, 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 1,219 SCR
2016 Average 996 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 1,070 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 148.89 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2398
0.2220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to SCR 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 0.2324, compared to 0.2336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0190 SCR (High: 0.2421 / Low: 0.2231). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 SCR (High: 0.2403 / Low: 0.2311).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0190
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2379) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2159), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0220 (+10.18%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2379
2016 Avg (December) 0.2159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2287 0.2140 0.2234
February 0.2371 0.2214 0.2302
March 0.2421 0.2231 0.2328
April 0.2431 0.2322 0.2383
May 0.2411 0.2303 0.2372
June 0.2405 0.2231 0.2324
July 0.2334 0.2179 0.2272
August 0.2340 0.2197 0.2286
September 0.2403 0.2311 0.2365
October 0.2423 0.2327 0.2373
November 0.2395 0.2261 0.2345
December 0.2438 0.2278 0.2379