YEARLY HIGH
0.2895 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.2039 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2382 RUB

2016 HUF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HUF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 0.2895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.2039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0856 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2647 to the December average rate of 0.2095, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2895 was up 11.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2601, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 289,469 RUB
2015 Average 219,199 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 203,873 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,596.18 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2832
0.2029
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 0.2506, compared to 0.2259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2506
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0330 RUB (High: 0.2842 / Low: 0.2512). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 RUB (High: 0.2377 / Low: 0.2291).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0330
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

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 0.0264 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0264

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.2765) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2380), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0384 (+16.15%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.2765
2015 Avg (February) 0.2380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2842 0.2512 0.2647
February 0.2895 0.2644 0.2765
March 0.2588 0.2432 0.2501
April 0.2494 0.2361 0.2423
May 0.2449 0.2330 0.2368
June 0.2387 0.2241 0.2331
July 0.2373 0.2209 0.2266
August 0.2402 0.2310 0.2344
September 0.2377 0.2291 0.2343
October 0.2294 0.2193 0.2251
November 0.2333 0.2179 0.2257
December 0.2184 0.2039 0.2095