2016 ISK to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6333 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.5167 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5547 RUB

2016 ISK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ISK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.6333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 0.5167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1166 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5891 to the December average rate of 0.5511, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6333 was up 11.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5684, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,167 RUB

2015 Average 2,326 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 2,584 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 582.94 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6108

0.5201

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.5571, compared to 0.5524 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5571

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0716 RUB (High: 0.6333 / Low: 0.5617). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0170 RUB (High: 0.5599 / Low: 0.5429).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0716

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0170

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0513 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0513

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.5891) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4874), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1017 (+20.86%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.5891

2015 Avg (January) 0.4874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6333	0.5617	0.5891
February	0.6302	0.5830	0.6032
March	0.5687	0.5382	0.5519
April	0.5563	0.5240	0.5373
May	0.5470	0.5254	0.5332
June	0.5380	0.5170	0.5276
July	0.5531	0.5167	0.5278
August	0.5597	0.5392	0.5496
September	0.5686	0.5512	0.5617
October	0.5599	0.5429	0.5489
November	0.5865	0.5642	0.5751
December	0.5783	0.5270	0.5511