YEARLY HIGH
0.1217 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.1061 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1138 SDG

2017 RUB to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.1217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0156 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1075 to the December average rate of 0.1149, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1217 was up 13.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1074, 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 609 SDG
2016 Average 463 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 531 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77.95 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1193
0.1064
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to SDG 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 0.1136, compared to 0.1140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1136
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0113 SDG (High: 0.1193 / Low: 0.1080). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 SDG (High: 0.1168 / Low: 0.1145).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0113
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.1149) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1047), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0102 (+9.76%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.1149
2016 Avg (December) 0.1047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1088 0.1061 0.1075
February 0.1143 0.1072 0.1103
March 0.1193 0.1080 0.1137
April 0.1195 0.1167 0.1182
May 0.1185 0.1138 0.1169
June 0.1185 0.1106 0.1152
July 0.1134 0.1098 0.1119
August 0.1147 0.1101 0.1123
September 0.1173 0.1147 0.1160
October 0.1168 0.1145 0.1157
November 0.1148 0.1106 0.1133
December 0.1217 0.1127 0.1149