YEARLY HIGH
0.0230 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0174 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0202 AUD

2016 RUB to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0056 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0186 to the December average rate of 0.0220, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0230 was down 11.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0260, 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 115 AUD
2015 Average 110 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 87 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.14 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0224
0.0178
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to AUD 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 0.0195, compared to 0.0208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0195
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0208

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0020 AUD (High: 0.0230 / Low: 0.0210). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 AUD (High: 0.0212 / Low: 0.0207).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0220) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0197), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+11.59%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0220
2015 Avg (December) 0.0197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0192 0.0174 0.0186
February 0.0186 0.0176 0.0182
March 0.0195 0.0186 0.0191
April 0.0203 0.0192 0.0196
May 0.0212 0.0201 0.0208
June 0.0210 0.0205 0.0208
July 0.0210 0.0199 0.0206
August 0.0205 0.0197 0.0202
September 0.0207 0.0201 0.0204
October 0.0212 0.0207 0.0210
November 0.0212 0.0200 0.0206
December 0.0230 0.0210 0.0220