YEARLY HIGH
133.9248 SLL
YEARLY LOW
89.5887 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
128.2822 SLL

2017 RUB to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 133.9248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 89.5887.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.3361 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 115.2711 to the December average rate of 130.5752, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 133.9248 was up 46.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 91.2154, 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 669,624 SLL
2016 Average 364,300 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 447,944 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 221,680.51 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

134.0309
113.5657
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to SLL 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 127.2072, compared to 129.3573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1501 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 127.2072
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 129.3573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 35.2500 SLL (High: 124.8387 / Low: 89.5887). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5613 SLL (High: 132.3620 / Low: 129.8007).

January Spread (Volatile) ±35.2500
September Spread (Stable) ±2.5613

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 3.5999 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5999

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 132.1883) against the same month in 2016 (average: 59.5813), the exchange rate shifted by +72.6070 (+121.86%).

2017 Avg (April) 132.1883
2016 Avg (April) 59.5813

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 124.8387 89.5887 115.2711
February 129.1256 123.5985 126.7639
March 133.4836 125.2952 128.5971
April 133.9248 130.4413 132.1883
May 133.1924 127.5541 130.9106
June 133.3902 123.9613 129.5121
July 128.1683 122.7283 125.9122
August 129.7152 124.7929 126.7340
September 132.3620 129.8007 130.9757
October 133.7744 131.0654 132.3254
November 131.2279 126.6729 129.6212
December 132.8720 129.1606 130.5752