2017 SGD to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 SGD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the SGD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 44.4823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 39.9977.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4846 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.8820 to the December average rate of 43.5048, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 44.4823 was down 22.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 57.3270, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SGD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
SGD to RUB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 41.2747, compared to 43.2125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9378 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 2.7095 RUB (High: 43.3970 / Low: 40.6875). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5567 RUB (High: 42.7694 / Low: 42.2127).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.9611 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 43.6563) against the same month in 2016 (average: 48.1282), the exchange rate shifted by -4.4718 (-9.29%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.6963 | 41.4204 | 41.8820 |
| February | 42.5622 | 40.1919 | 41.3090 |
| March | 41.8520 | 40.0967 | 41.1603 |
| April | 40.9416 | 39.9977 | 40.4486 |
| May | 41.7002 | 40.3423 | 40.9498 |
| June | 43.3970 | 40.6875 | 41.8984 |
| July | 44.0803 | 42.7933 | 43.4855 |
| August | 44.4823 | 42.7752 | 43.6563 |
| September | 43.1414 | 42.3442 | 42.6952 |
| October | 42.7694 | 42.2127 | 42.4606 |
| November | 44.3981 | 42.7918 | 43.4723 |
| December | 43.8869 | 42.9270 | 43.5048 |