YEARLY HIGH
45.8383 RUB
YEARLY LOW
33.5941 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.3707 RUB

2016 AWG to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 45.8383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 33.5941.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.2442 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.6897 to the December average rate of 34.5430, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 45.8383 was up 12.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 40.8823, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 229,192 RUB
2015 Average 170,818 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 167,971 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,221.23 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

43.9051
33.6919
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 39.1517, compared to 35.5897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5620 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.1517
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.5897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 5.1228 RUB (High: 45.8383 / Low: 40.7155). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6404 RUB (High: 35.2362 / Low: 34.5958).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.1228
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6404

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.0871 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0871

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 42.6897) against the same month in 2015 (average: 35.8151), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8746 (+19.19%).

2016 Avg (January) 42.6897
2015 Avg (January) 35.8151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.8383 40.7155 42.6897
February 44.4247 42.0139 43.0540
March 41.1382 37.4557 38.9668
April 38.2079 36.1590 37.1349
May 37.3644 36.1741 36.7783
June 37.3131 35.5203 36.2865
July 37.1839 35.0732 35.8898
August 37.2598 35.5414 36.1802
September 36.6853 35.0990 36.0015
October 35.2362 34.5958 34.9200
November 36.7563 35.3011 36.0037
December 35.7401 33.5941 34.5430