YEARLY HIGH
0.0650 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0440 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0543 RUB

2016 MMK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MMK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 0.0650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.0440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0210 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0589 to the December average rate of 0.0460, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0650 was down 4.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0679, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 325 RUB
2015 Average 277 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 220 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105.08 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0635
0.0444
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.0576, compared to 0.0511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0075 RUB (High: 0.0634 / Low: 0.0558). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 RUB (High: 0.0570 / Low: 0.0553).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0620) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0624), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.74%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0620
2015 Avg (February) 0.0624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0634 0.0558 0.0589
February 0.0650 0.0593 0.0620
March 0.0594 0.0557 0.0574
April 0.0572 0.0554 0.0563
May 0.0570 0.0553 0.0562
June 0.0564 0.0535 0.0548
July 0.0560 0.0530 0.0546
August 0.0564 0.0533 0.0544
September 0.0544 0.0500 0.0525
October 0.0505 0.0484 0.0492
November 0.0510 0.0488 0.0498
December 0.0488 0.0440 0.0460