YEARLY HIGH
90.1742 RUB
YEARLY LOW
63.0252 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
74.1879 RUB

2016 EUR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EUR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 90.1742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 63.0252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.1489 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 83.1846 to the December average rate of 65.3677, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 90.1742 was up 10.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 81.8406, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 450,871 RUB
2015 Average 339,888 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 315,126 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 135,744.72 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

87.8008
63.3283
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 78.3194, compared to 70.0563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.2631 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 78.3194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.0563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 10.4697 RUB (High: 89.3448 / Low: 78.8752). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9119 RUB (High: 73.6513 / Low: 70.7394).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.4697
September Spread (Stable) ±2.9119

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 7.9187 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.9187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 85.7614) against the same month in 2015 (average: 72.9675), the exchange rate shifted by +12.7939 (+17.53%).

2016 Avg (February) 85.7614
2015 Avg (February) 72.9675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 89.3448 78.8752 83.1846
February 90.1742 81.9749 85.7614
March 80.1747 75.7456 77.8427
April 77.9953 73.6120 75.5108
May 76.5222 73.1704 74.4500
June 74.8456 71.0152 73.1671
July 73.9282 69.6428 71.2341
August 74.8584 71.7147 72.6806
September 73.6513 70.7394 72.2996
October 70.7022 67.6650 69.1069
November 71.5067 67.7432 69.6490
December 68.6475 63.0252 65.3677