2017 RUB to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

412.2372 STD

YEARLY LOW

342.2591 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

372.9548 STD

2017 RUB to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 412.2372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 342.2591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.9781 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 385.4497 to the December average rate of 353.2090, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 412.2372 was up 6.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 388.1317, 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 2,061,186 STD

2016 Average 1,661,547 STD

Yearly Trough Low 1,711,295 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 349,890.73 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

410.1607

343.7193

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to STD 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 390.9427, compared to 354.9669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 35.9758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 390.9427

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 354.9669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 26.0535 STD (High: 387.6843 / Low: 361.6308). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4909 STD (High: 362.6265 / Low: 358.1356).

June Spread (Volatile) ±26.0535

October Spread (Stable) ±4.4909

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 19.8707 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -19.8707

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 404.6239) against the same month in 2016 (average: 324.0395), the exchange rate shifted by +80.5844 (+24.87%).

2017 Avg (April) 404.6239

2016 Avg (April) 324.0395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	392.2542	379.2343	385.4497
February	404.7666	379.5338	394.1200
March	407.3330	388.1736	396.2504
April	412.2372	393.4794	404.6239
May	396.6139	383.4526	388.5446
June	387.6843	361.6308	376.6675
July	364.1910	347.8666	356.7969
August	354.2873	342.2591	349.2561
September	361.5817	352.3561	356.8105
October	362.6265	358.1356	360.7852
November	359.3872	344.4839	352.9436
December	358.5250	349.7689	353.2090