2017 SAR to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.3354 RUB

YEARLY LOW

14.8832 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.5471 RUB

2017 SAR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 16.3354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 14.8832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4522 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.9644 to the December average rate of 15.6177, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.3354 was down 25.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 21.9031, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 81,677 RUB

2016 Average 89,286 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 74,416 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,260.88 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.0530

14.9899

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to RUB 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 15.4560, compared to 15.6381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1821 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.4560

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.6381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 1.0302 RUB (High: 16.0729 / Low: 15.0427). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2985 RUB (High: 15.5436 / Low: 15.2450).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.0302

October Spread (Stable) ±0.2985

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4706 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4706

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 15.9644) against the same month in 2016 (average: 20.4017), the exchange rate shifted by -4.4373 (-21.75%).

2017 Avg (January) 15.9644

2016 Avg (January) 20.4017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.3354	15.7705	15.9644
February	16.0403	15.2177	15.5793
March	15.8095	14.9377	15.4244
April	15.2872	14.8832	15.0785
May	15.5869	15.0230	15.2287
June	16.0729	15.0427	15.4608
July	16.2105	15.7067	15.8901
August	16.1395	15.4690	15.8401
September	15.5185	15.1844	15.3695
October	15.5436	15.2450	15.3946
November	16.0885	15.5307	15.7167
December	15.7957	15.3601	15.6177