YEARLY HIGH
44.4823 RUB
YEARLY LOW
39.9977 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.2436 RUB

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 222,411 RUB
2016 Average 242,498 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 199,989 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,422.83 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

43.9771
40.1278
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.2747
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.2125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.7095
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5567

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9611

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (August) 43.6563
2016 Avg (August) 48.1282

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