YEARLY HIGH
57.3254 RUB
YEARLY LOW
44.6452 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.5320 RUB

2016 CAD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 57.3254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 44.6452.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.6801 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.9544 to the December average rate of 46.4746, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 57.3254 was up 4.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 55.0177, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 286,627 RUB
2015 Average 239,144 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 223,226 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,400.64 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

56.9387
45.5233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 52.6815, compared to 48.3826 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.2989 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.6815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.3826

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 4.8600 RUB (High: 57.3254 / Low: 52.4654). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2890 RUB (High: 52.6465 / Low: 51.3575).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.8600
April Spread (Stable) ±1.2890

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 3.1280 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1280

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 53.9544) against the same month in 2015 (average: 53.0040), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9504 (+1.79%).

2016 Avg (January) 53.9544
2015 Avg (January) 53.0040

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.3254 52.4654 53.9544
February 57.2460 55.1313 55.9874
March 54.8934 51.5092 52.8594
April 52.6465 51.3575 51.8921
May 52.0152 50.3151 50.9336
June 51.2905 49.3175 50.4622
July 50.6748 48.5329 49.3887
August 50.9753 49.2540 49.9098
September 50.2378 47.9598 49.2663
October 48.0142 46.5952 47.2711
November 48.6760 47.2712 47.9849
December 48.1631 44.6452 46.4746