2016 RUB to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0297 AZN

YEARLY LOW

0.0194 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0241 AZN

2016 RUB to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0103 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0207 to the December average rate of 0.0286, the exchange rate registered a net change of 38.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0297 was up 34.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0221, 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 AZN

2015 Average 84 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 97 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.42 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0294

0.0197

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to AZN 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 0.0222, compared to 0.0260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0222

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0260

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0027 AZN (High: 0.0239 / Low: 0.0211). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 AZN (High: 0.0258 / Low: 0.0250).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0286) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0168), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0118 (+70.02%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0286

2015 Avg (December) 0.0168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0215	0.0194	0.0207
February	0.0209	0.0197	0.0205
March	0.0239	0.0211	0.0231
April	0.0233	0.0221	0.0228
May	0.0232	0.0223	0.0228
June	0.0243	0.0222	0.0234
July	0.0248	0.0239	0.0243
August	0.0257	0.0239	0.0250
September	0.0258	0.0250	0.0255
October	0.0263	0.0254	0.0258
November	0.0271	0.0259	0.0264
December	0.0297	0.0272	0.0286