YEARLY HIGH
0.2872 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.1106 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2097 RUB

2017 SYP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SYP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.2872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.1106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1766 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2798 to the December average rate of 0.1137, the exchange rate registered a net change of -59.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2872 was down 23.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3738, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,436 RUB
2016 Average 1,543 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 553 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 883.19 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2965
0.0951
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.2705, compared to 0.1488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2705
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1488

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1692 RUB (High: 0.2819 / Low: 0.1126). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 RUB (High: 0.1132 / Low: 0.1110).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1692
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1152 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2798) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3480), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0682 (-19.60%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2798
2016 Avg (January) 0.3480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2872 0.2761 0.2798
February 0.2806 0.2663 0.2726
March 0.2766 0.2613 0.2699
April 0.2678 0.2604 0.2639
May 0.2727 0.2628 0.2664
June 0.2812 0.2632 0.2705
July 0.2836 0.2748 0.2779
August 0.2819 0.1126 0.1627
September 0.1130 0.1106 0.1119
October 0.1132 0.1110 0.1121
November 0.1172 0.1131 0.1145
December 0.1150 0.1118 0.1137