YEARLY HIGH
1.2111 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.8871 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9974 RUB

2016 INR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the INR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 1.2111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.8871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3240 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1377 to the December average rate of 0.9149, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2111 was up 7.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1268, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 302,777 RUB
2015 Average 238,555 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 221,778 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,998.77 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1600
0.8926
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 1.0445, compared to 0.9502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0943 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1131 RUB (High: 1.2111 / Low: 1.0980). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0164 RUB (High: 0.9471 / Low: 0.9307).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1131
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0164

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 0.0869 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0869

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.1377) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0313), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1064 (+10.32%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.1377
2015 Avg (January) 1.0313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2111 1.0980 1.1377
February 1.1684 1.1002 1.1312
March 1.0886 1.0124 1.0443
April 1.0349 0.9756 1.0019
May 1.0005 0.9716 0.9848
June 0.9940 0.9456 0.9674
July 0.9924 0.9369 0.9584
August 1.0013 0.9520 0.9692
September 0.9835 0.9448 0.9661
October 0.9471 0.9307 0.9386
November 0.9773 0.9341 0.9542
December 0.9436 0.8871 0.9149