YEARLY HIGH
0.0132 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0117 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0124 XDR

2017 RUB to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 0.0132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.0117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0124 to the December average rate of 0.0121, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0132 was up 6.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0124, 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 66 XDR
2016 Average 54 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 58 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.35 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0131
0.0118
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to XDR 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 0.0127, compared to 0.0121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0127
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0008 XDR (High: 0.0128 / Low: 0.0120). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XDR (High: 0.0124 / Low: 0.0122).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0130) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0107), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+21.83%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0130
2016 Avg (April) 0.0107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0125 0.0121 0.0124
February 0.0129 0.0122 0.0126
March 0.0131 0.0125 0.0128
April 0.0132 0.0128 0.0130
May 0.0129 0.0125 0.0127
June 0.0128 0.0120 0.0125
July 0.0122 0.0119 0.0120
August 0.0122 0.0117 0.0119
September 0.0123 0.0121 0.0122
October 0.0124 0.0122 0.0123
November 0.0122 0.0118 0.0120
December 0.0122 0.0119 0.0121