YEARLY HIGH
0.0040 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0030 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0033 RUB

2016 BYR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BYR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.0040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0039 to the December average rate of 0.0031, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0040 was down 29.81% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0058, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20 RUB
2015 Average 19 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 15 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.09 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0039
0.0030
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYR 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 0.0035, compared to 0.0032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0035
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0005 RUB (High: 0.0040 / Low: 0.0035). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 RUB (High: 0.0032 / Low: 0.0031).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0039) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0046), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-16.22%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0039
2015 Avg (January) 0.0046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0040 0.0035 0.0039
February 0.0037 0.0035 0.0036
March 0.0034 0.0033 0.0034
April 0.0034 0.0033 0.0034
May 0.0035 0.0033 0.0034
June 0.0034 0.0032 0.0033
July 0.0033 0.0031 0.0032
August 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
September 0.0033 0.0031 0.0032
October 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031
November 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
December 0.0032 0.0030 0.0031