YEARLY HIGH
9.3410 RUB
YEARLY LOW
6.9434 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.9744 RUB

2016 NOK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NOK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 9.3410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 6.9434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3976 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6902 to the December average rate of 7.2399, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.3410 was up 3.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.0507, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 46,705 RUB
2015 Average 37,931 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 34,717 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,987.78 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

9.1458
7.0667
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 8.3083, compared to 7.6404 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6680 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.3083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.6404

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.1118 RUB (High: 9.3410 / Low: 8.2292). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1441 RUB (High: 7.9055 / Low: 7.7614).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1118
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1441

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.7204 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 8.6902) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.3538), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3364 (+4.03%).

2016 Avg (January) 8.6902
2015 Avg (January) 8.3538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.3410 8.2292 8.6902
February 9.3031 8.6658 8.9726
March 8.5192 8.0397 8.2522
April 8.2238 7.9633 8.0932
May 8.1909 7.8728 8.0036
June 8.0489 7.5808 7.8384
July 7.8301 7.4402 7.6004
August 7.9207 7.6446 7.8116
September 7.9055 7.7614 7.8504
October 7.8708 7.5168 7.6722
November 7.8752 7.4675 7.6677
December 7.6069 6.9434 7.2399