YEARLY HIGH
23.8608 RUB
YEARLY LOW
17.8662 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.8482 RUB

2016 PEN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 23.8608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 17.8662.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9945 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.2808 to the December average rate of 18.2642, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 23.8608 was up 4.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 22.8452, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 119,304 RUB
2015 Average 96,153 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 89,331 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,972.69 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

22.6825
17.8625
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 20.7330, compared to 18.9634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7695 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.7330
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.9634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 2.5072 RUB (High: 23.8608 / Low: 21.3536). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5100 RUB (High: 19.8832 / Low: 19.3733).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.5072
June Spread (Stable) ±0.5100

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 1.5019 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 22.2808) against the same month in 2015 (average: 21.3221), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9587 (+4.50%).

2016 Avg (January) 22.2808
2015 Avg (January) 21.3221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.8608 21.3536 22.2808
February 22.7078 21.3833 22.0268
March 21.0669 19.8511 20.5249
April 20.4473 19.7683 20.1616
May 20.0624 19.4935 19.7919
June 19.8832 19.3733 19.6117
July 19.8314 19.1488 19.4766
August 19.9553 19.1992 19.4691
September 19.4259 18.6011 19.0870
October 18.8109 18.2505 18.5011
November 19.3501 18.6844 18.9828
December 18.8021 17.8662 18.2642