YEARLY HIGH
6.9951 RUB
YEARLY LOW
6.3837 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.6656 RUB

2017 SVC to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SVC to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 6.9951. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 6.3837.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6114 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8436 to the December average rate of 6.6911, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.9951 was down 25.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.4011, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,975 RUB
2016 Average 38,299 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 31,918 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,057.02 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.8822
6.4197
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 6.6270, compared to 6.7042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0772 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.4610 RUB (High: 6.8996 / Low: 6.4386). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1344 RUB (High: 6.6653 / Low: 6.5310).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4610
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1344

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 0.2152 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 6.8436) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.7532), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9096 (-21.82%).

2017 Avg (January) 6.8436
2016 Avg (January) 8.7532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9951 6.7616 6.8436
February 6.8502 6.4907 6.6770
March 6.7980 6.4032 6.6176
April 6.5420 6.3837 6.4582
May 6.7062 6.4356 6.5329
June 6.8996 6.4386 6.6325
July 6.9486 6.7290 6.8210
August 6.9318 6.6530 6.7972
September 6.6525 6.5111 6.5820
October 6.6653 6.5310 6.5959
November 6.8962 6.6445 6.7381
December 6.7630 6.5853 6.6911