YEARLY HIGH
9.0434 SYP
YEARLY LOW
3.4817 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6998 SYP

2017 RUB to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 9.0434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 3.4817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5617 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5749 to the December average rate of 8.7937, the exchange rate registered a net change of 145.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.0434 was up 156.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.5269, 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 45,217 SYP
2016 Average 16,269 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 17,408 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,808.30 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.4717
3.0388
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to SYP 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 3.6985, compared to 7.7011 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.7011

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 5.3299 SYP (High: 8.8775 / Low: 3.5477). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1066 SYP (High: 3.8403 / Low: 3.7337).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.3299
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1066

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1824 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1824

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 8.9356) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.3222), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6135 (+168.97%).

2017 Avg (September) 8.9356
2016 Avg (September) 3.3222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6223 3.4817 3.5749
February 3.7558 3.5637 3.6690
March 3.8263 3.6152 3.7063
April 3.8403 3.7337 3.7893
May 3.8045 3.6670 3.7536
June 3.7995 3.5562 3.6982
July 3.6390 3.5256 3.5985
August 8.8775 3.5477 7.2203
September 9.0434 8.8481 8.9356
October 9.0077 8.8356 8.9204
November 8.8418 8.5349 8.7380
December 8.9406 8.6935 8.7937