2017 TMT to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

61.2633 RUB

YEARLY LOW

55.8149 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

58.3068 RUB

2017 TMT to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TMT to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 61.2633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 55.8149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4484 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.8732 to the December average rate of 58.5674, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 61.2633 was down 25.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 82.2034, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 306,317 RUB

2016 Average 334,893 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 279,075 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,242.00 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

60.2045

56.2287

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TMT 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 57.9674, compared to 58.6461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6788 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.9674

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.6461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 3.8617 RUB (High: 60.2750 / Low: 56.4133). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1113 RUB (High: 58.2863 / Low: 57.1750).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.8617

October Spread (Stable) ±1.1113

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 1.7642 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7642

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 59.8732) against the same month in 2016 (average: 76.5526), the exchange rate shifted by -16.6795 (-21.79%).

2017 Avg (January) 59.8732

2016 Avg (January) 76.5526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	61.2633	59.1748	59.8732
February	60.1455	57.0748	58.4288
March	59.2919	56.0193	57.8445
April	57.4109	55.8149	56.5600
May	58.4540	56.3386	57.1138
June	60.2750	56.4133	57.9840
July	60.7950	58.9050	59.5913
August	60.5249	58.0117	59.4033
September	58.2044	56.9468	57.6391
October	58.2863	57.1750	57.7337
November	60.3391	58.2447	58.9420
December	59.2365	57.6042	58.5674