YEARLY HIGH
0.0310 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.0217 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0265 BGN

2016 RUB to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.0217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0093 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0235 to the December average rate of 0.0299, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0310 was down 15.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0366, 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 155 BGN
2015 Average 145 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 109 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.69 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0306
0.0221
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to BGN 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 0.0251, compared to 0.0280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0251
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0029 BGN (High: 0.0247 / Low: 0.0219). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 BGN (High: 0.0273 / Low: 0.0262).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0299) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0256), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0043 (+16.76%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0299
2015 Avg (December) 0.0256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0247 0.0219 0.0235
February 0.0238 0.0217 0.0228
March 0.0258 0.0244 0.0251
April 0.0266 0.0251 0.0259
May 0.0267 0.0255 0.0263
June 0.0275 0.0262 0.0267
July 0.0281 0.0265 0.0275
August 0.0273 0.0262 0.0269
September 0.0277 0.0266 0.0271
October 0.0289 0.0277 0.0283
November 0.0288 0.0274 0.0281
December 0.0310 0.0286 0.0299