YEARLY HIGH
0.2421 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.1687 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1913 RUB

2016 MRO to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MRO to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.2421. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1687.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0734 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2289 to the December average rate of 0.1732, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2421 was up 1.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2383, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,211 RUB
2015 Average 993 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 843 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 367.05 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2345
0.1677
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.2035, compared to 0.1791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2035
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0224 RUB (High: 0.2421 / Low: 0.2197). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 RUB (High: 0.1775 / Low: 0.1740).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0224
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 0.0225 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2289) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2200), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0089 (+4.05%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2289
2015 Avg (January) 0.2200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2421 0.2197 0.2289
February 0.2396 0.2202 0.2259
March 0.2147 0.1958 0.2033
April 0.1996 0.1867 0.1927
May 0.1925 0.1834 0.1874
June 0.1885 0.1782 0.1829
July 0.1872 0.1775 0.1813
August 0.1887 0.1794 0.1826
September 0.1851 0.1768 0.1812
October 0.1775 0.1740 0.1757
November 0.1841 0.1771 0.1806
December 0.1797 0.1687 0.1732