2017 XDR to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

85.4968 RUB

YEARLY LOW

75.9532 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

80.8576 RUB

2017 XDR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 85.4968. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 75.9532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5436 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.9084 to the December average rate of 82.9087, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 85.4968 was down 24.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 113.5334, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 427,484 RUB

2016 Average 465,594 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 379,766 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,718.04 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

84.5116

76.2985

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 79.0243, compared to 82.6910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6667 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 79.0243

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 82.6910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 4.9827 RUB (High: 83.1026 / Low: 78.1199). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0985 RUB (High: 81.9428 / Low: 80.8442).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.9827

October Spread (Stable) ±1.0985

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.9294 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 83.8272) against the same month in 2016 (average: 90.6908), the exchange rate shifted by -6.8636 (-7.57%).

2017 Avg (August) 83.8272

2016 Avg (August) 90.6908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	82.3582	79.9378	80.9084
February	81.7274	77.2873	79.1880
March	79.8754	76.1815	78.3430
April	78.1812	75.9532	76.9829
May	79.9380	77.2632	78.5325
June	83.1026	78.1199	80.1907
July	84.3640	81.9597	83.1467
August	85.4968	81.9931	83.8272
September	82.8520	81.1091	81.8978
October	81.9428	80.8442	81.3667
November	85.0720	81.6733	82.9989
December	83.6920	81.7276	82.9087