2017 RUB to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.4107 SOS

YEARLY LOW

9.4502 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.9353 SOS

2017 RUB to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 10.4107. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 9.4502.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9605 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6514 to the December average rate of 9.9037, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.4107 was up 8.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.5648, 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 52,054 SOS

2016 Average 44,458 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 47,251 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,802.38 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.3087

9.5917

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to SOS 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 9.9890, compared to 9.8816 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9890

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8816

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.7255 SOS (High: 10.2986 / Low: 9.5731). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2422 SOS (High: 10.3465 / Low: 10.1043).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.7255

April Spread (Stable) ±0.2422

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 0.2944 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2944

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 10.1343) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.1646), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9696 (+10.58%).

2017 Avg (May) 10.1343

2016 Avg (May) 9.1646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.7703	9.4502	9.6514
February	10.2024	9.6502	9.9100
March	10.3851	9.7421	9.9958
April	10.3465	10.1043	10.2490
May	10.4107	9.8741	10.1343
June	10.2986	9.5731	9.9933
July	9.8218	9.4605	9.6989
August	10.0162	9.5269	9.7411
September	10.2107	9.9314	10.0797
October	10.2181	9.9192	10.0374
November	10.1685	9.5296	9.8286
December	10.1621	9.7525	9.9037