YEARLY HIGH
0.6005 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.4815 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5436 RUB

2017 RSD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RSD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 0.6005. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.4815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1190 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5143 to the December average rate of 0.5831, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6005 was down 18.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7336, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,002 RUB
2016 Average 3,013 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 2,407 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 595.08 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5973
0.4805
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.5090, compared to 0.5783 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0693 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5090
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5783

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0468 RUB (High: 0.5636 / Low: 0.5168). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 RUB (High: 0.5876 / Low: 0.5787).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0468
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.5827) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5663), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0164 (+2.89%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.5827
2016 Avg (November) 0.5663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5242 0.5085 0.5143
February 0.5222 0.4874 0.5018
March 0.5100 0.4830 0.4993
April 0.5059 0.4815 0.4902
May 0.5211 0.5031 0.5138
June 0.5636 0.5168 0.5342
July 0.5882 0.5584 0.5712
August 0.5994 0.5796 0.5876
September 0.5860 0.5705 0.5759
October 0.5743 0.5643 0.5690
November 0.6005 0.5695 0.5827
December 0.5876 0.5787 0.5831