2017 SCR to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.6734 RUB

YEARLY LOW

4.1025 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.2942 RUB

2017 SCR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 4.6734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 4.1025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5709 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4763 to the December average rate of 4.2053, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.6734 was down 27.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.4042, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,367 RUB

2016 Average 25,247 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 20,512 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,854.54 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.5043

4.1684

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 4.3061, compared to 4.2822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0239 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3061

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.3516 RUB (High: 4.4827 / Low: 4.1311). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1662 RUB (High: 4.3270 / Low: 4.1608).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3516

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1662

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 0.1466 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1466

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.4763) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.8549), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3786 (-23.55%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.4763

2016 Avg (January) 5.8549

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.6734	4.3727	4.4763
February	4.5168	4.2182	4.3449
March	4.4827	4.1311	4.2967
April	4.3074	4.1132	4.1964
May	4.3413	4.1469	4.2173
June	4.4821	4.1587	4.3050
July	4.5901	4.2843	4.4025
August	4.5507	4.2742	4.3760
September	4.3270	4.1608	4.2294
October	4.2978	4.1269	4.2148
November	4.4235	4.1755	4.2653
December	4.3895	4.1025	4.2053