YEARLY HIGH
0.0913 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0672 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0745 RUB

2016 KPW to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KPW to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.0913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0672.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0241 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0851 to the December average rate of 0.0689, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0913 was up 12.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0815, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 457 RUB
2015 Average 340 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 336 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120.62 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0875
0.0673
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0780, compared to 0.0709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0780
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0102 RUB (High: 0.0913 / Low: 0.0811). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 RUB (High: 0.0702 / Low: 0.0689).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0851) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0712), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0138 (+19.45%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0851
2015 Avg (January) 0.0712

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0913 0.0811 0.0851
February 0.0885 0.0837 0.0858
March 0.0820 0.0746 0.0776
April 0.0761 0.0720 0.0740
May 0.0744 0.0721 0.0732
June 0.0744 0.0708 0.0723
July 0.0739 0.0699 0.0715
August 0.0742 0.0708 0.0721
September 0.0731 0.0699 0.0717
October 0.0702 0.0689 0.0696
November 0.0732 0.0703 0.0717
December 0.0712 0.0672 0.0689