2016 RUB to ARS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2632 ARS

YEARLY LOW

0.1644 ARS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2217 ARS

2016 RUB to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 0.2632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.1644.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0988 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1773 to the December average rate of 0.2554, the exchange rate registered a net change of 44.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2632 was up 39.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1880, 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 1,316 ARS

2015 Average 761 ARS

Yearly Trough Low 822 ARS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 494.03 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2632

0.1695

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to ARS 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 0.2050, compared to 0.2383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0332 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2050

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0303 ARS (High: 0.2095 / Low: 0.1792). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 ARS (High: 0.2447 / Low: 0.2394).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0303

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2554) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1615), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0939 (+58.10%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2554

2015 Avg (December) 0.1615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1854	0.1644	0.1773
February	0.2095	0.1792	0.1917
March	0.2186	0.2061	0.2133
April	0.2203	0.2108	0.2162
May	0.2189	0.2091	0.2142
June	0.2368	0.2080	0.2174
July	0.2393	0.2255	0.2315
August	0.2336	0.2230	0.2287
September	0.2437	0.2268	0.2341
October	0.2447	0.2394	0.2424
November	0.2455	0.2293	0.2375
December	0.2632	0.2466	0.2554