YEARLY HIGH
7.9943 AMD
YEARLY LOW
5.9075 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.2009 AMD

2016 RUB to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 7.9943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 5.9075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0868 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3470 to the December average rate of 7.7818, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.9943 was down 18.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.8150, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39,972 AMD
2015 Average 39,404 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 29,538 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,434.16 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

7.9252
6.2035
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to AMD 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 6.9244, compared to 7.4774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5530 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.4774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.7177 AMD (High: 6.6252 / Low: 5.9075). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1298 AMD (High: 7.6487 / Low: 7.5188).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7177
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1298

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1789 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1789

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 7.7818) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.8991), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8826 (+12.79%).

2016 Avg (December) 7.7818
2015 Avg (December) 6.8991

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.6252 5.9075 6.3470
February 6.5571 6.2163 6.3978
March 7.1635 6.6656 6.9702
April 7.3944 7.0298 7.2300
May 7.3863 7.1335 7.2601
June 7.4842 7.1379 7.3415
July 7.5776 7.1574 7.4065
August 7.4571 7.1277 7.3300
September 7.5394 7.2159 7.3514
October 7.6487 7.5188 7.5869
November 7.5226 7.2518 7.4080
December 7.9943 7.4940 7.7818