YEARLY HIGH
0.0250 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0225 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0237 SGD

2017 RUB to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.0250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.0225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0239 to the December average rate of 0.0230, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0250 was up 4.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0240, 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 125 SGD
2016 Average 104 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 112 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.60 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0249
0.0227
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to SGD 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 0.0242, compared to 0.0231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0242
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0015 SGD (High: 0.0246 / Low: 0.0230). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SGD (High: 0.0237 / Low: 0.0234).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0247) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0203), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+21.87%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0247
2016 Avg (April) 0.0203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0241 0.0234 0.0239
February 0.0249 0.0235 0.0242
March 0.0249 0.0239 0.0243
April 0.0250 0.0244 0.0247
May 0.0248 0.0240 0.0244
June 0.0246 0.0230 0.0239
July 0.0234 0.0227 0.0230
August 0.0234 0.0225 0.0229
September 0.0236 0.0232 0.0234
October 0.0237 0.0234 0.0236
November 0.0234 0.0225 0.0230
December 0.0233 0.0228 0.0230