YEARLY HIGH
0.0331 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0243 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0300 BBD

2016 RUB to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0262 to the December average rate of 0.0323, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0331 was down 18.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0407, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 166 BBD
2015 Average 165 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 122 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.07 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0329
0.0253
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to BBD 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 0.0286, compared to 0.0314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0286
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0031 BBD (High: 0.0274 / Low: 0.0243). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BBD (High: 0.0322 / Low: 0.0317).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0323) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0286), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+13.03%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0323
2015 Avg (December) 0.0286

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0274 0.0243 0.0262
February 0.0265 0.0251 0.0259
March 0.0298 0.0271 0.0286
April 0.0308 0.0292 0.0300
May 0.0308 0.0298 0.0303
June 0.0314 0.0299 0.0307
July 0.0318 0.0300 0.0311
August 0.0314 0.0299 0.0308
September 0.0318 0.0304 0.0310
October 0.0322 0.0317 0.0319
November 0.0316 0.0303 0.0310
December 0.0331 0.0312 0.0323