YEARLY HIGH
30.6590 BIF
YEARLY LOW
27.2919 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.5549 BIF

2017 RUB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 16, valuing the pair at 30.6590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 27.2919.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3672 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.0613 to the December average rate of 30.0306, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 30.6590 was up 10.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 27.7233, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 153,295 BIF
2016 Average 121,489 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 136,459 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,835.76 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

30.6073
27.8299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to BIF 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 29.3263, compared to 29.7834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4571 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.3263
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.7834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 1.9797 BIF (High: 30.5961 / Low: 28.6163). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6178 BIF (High: 30.6590 / Low: 30.0412).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.9797
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6178

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 30.3758) against the same month in 2016 (average: 26.6173), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7585 (+14.12%).

2017 Avg (October) 30.3758
2016 Avg (October) 26.6173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.7284 27.2919 28.0613
February 29.7128 28.1667 28.9823
March 30.3150 28.4774 29.3306
April 30.3508 29.6066 30.0091
May 30.4452 29.0333 29.8237
June 30.5961 28.6163 29.7509
July 29.3426 28.3683 28.9496
August 29.9342 28.5515 29.2677
September 30.6301 29.9792 30.2889
October 30.6590 30.0412 30.3758
November 30.2271 29.1110 29.7881
December 30.5116 29.6431 30.0306