YEARLY HIGH
0.0256 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0178 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0211 RUB

2016 MGA to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MGA to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.0256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0238 to the December average rate of 0.0186, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0256 was up 0.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0255, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 128 RUB
2015 Average 99 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 89 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.95 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0248
0.0180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.0219, compared to 0.0203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0030 RUB (High: 0.0256 / Low: 0.0226). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 RUB (High: 0.0212 / Low: 0.0203).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0238) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0240), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.86%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0238
2015 Avg (January) 0.0240

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0256 0.0226 0.0238
February 0.0251 0.0235 0.0242
March 0.0230 0.0209 0.0218
April 0.0215 0.0204 0.0209
May 0.0212 0.0203 0.0207
June 0.0205 0.0194 0.0199
July 0.0225 0.0198 0.0209
August 0.0226 0.0210 0.0215
September 0.0217 0.0203 0.0212
October 0.0203 0.0193 0.0197
November 0.0206 0.0193 0.0199
December 0.0193 0.0178 0.0186