YEARLY HIGH
0.0298 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.0218 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0269 AWG

2016 RUB to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0234 to the December average rate of 0.0290, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0298 was down 18.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0364, 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 149 AWG
2015 Average 148 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 109 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.76 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0295
0.0227
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to AWG 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 0.0257, compared to 0.0281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0257
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0027 AWG (High: 0.0246 / Low: 0.0218). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 AWG (High: 0.0289 / Low: 0.0284).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0290) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0256), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+13.08%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0290
2015 Avg (December) 0.0256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0246 0.0218 0.0234
February 0.0238 0.0225 0.0232
March 0.0267 0.0243 0.0257
April 0.0277 0.0262 0.0269
May 0.0276 0.0268 0.0272
June 0.0282 0.0268 0.0276
July 0.0285 0.0269 0.0279
August 0.0281 0.0268 0.0276
September 0.0285 0.0273 0.0278
October 0.0289 0.0284 0.0286
November 0.0283 0.0272 0.0278
December 0.0298 0.0280 0.0290