YEARLY HIGH
116.8889 RUB
YEARLY LOW
73.9522 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
91.1017 RUB

2016 FKP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the FKP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 116.8889. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 73.9522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.9367 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 110.2388 to the December average rate of 77.4218, the exchange rate registered a net change of -29.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 116.8889 was up 5.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 111.1740, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 584,445 RUB
2015 Average 467,771 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 369,761 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 214,683.40 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

113.8181
74.0285
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 100.6158, compared to 81.5876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.0282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 100.6158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.5876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 11.3576 RUB (High: 96.4478 / Low: 85.0902). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3336 RUB (High: 97.0459 / Low: 93.7122).

June Spread (Volatile) ±11.3576
May Spread (Stable) ±3.3336

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 10.8342 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.8342

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 110.2388) against the same month in 2015 (average: 97.1297), the exchange rate shifted by +13.1091 (+13.50%).

2016 Avg (January) 110.2388
2015 Avg (January) 97.1297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 116.8889 107.4614 110.2388
February 115.3705 104.8952 110.5023
March 103.7657 95.9905 99.6680
April 97.6429 93.4340 95.2283
May 97.0459 93.7122 95.6391
June 96.4478 85.0902 92.4185
July 87.5594 82.6537 84.6441
August 89.0210 82.6964 84.9291
September 87.3234 81.6461 84.7964
October 81.6338 75.7686 77.3443
November 82.8926 77.4943 80.3900
December 81.3362 73.9522 77.4218