2016 RUB to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

27.7233 BIF

YEARLY LOW

19.1092 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

24.2826 BIF

2016 RUB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 27.7233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 19.1092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6141 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.4184 to the December average rate of 27.0157, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 27.7233 was down 12.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 31.8422, 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 138,617 BIF

2015 Average 129,274 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 95,546 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,070.34 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

27.6963

19.5299

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to BIF 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 22.4438, compared to 26.1214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6775 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.4438

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.1214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 3.0835 BIF (High: 26.2671 / Low: 23.1837). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5062 BIF (High: 26.8229 / Low: 26.3167).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.0835

October Spread (Stable) ±0.5062

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 0.7162 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 27.0157) against the same month in 2015 (average: 22.2120), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8037 (+21.63%).

2016 Avg (December) 27.0157

2015 Avg (December) 22.2120

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.3583	19.1092	20.4184
February	20.7817	19.4366	20.2104
March	23.2835	21.2989	22.3549
April	24.1343	22.6493	23.3403
May	24.0037	23.2981	23.6548
June	26.2671	23.1837	24.6840
July	26.3423	24.8976	25.7635
August	26.1239	24.7253	25.6224
September	26.4445	25.3325	25.8080
October	26.8229	26.3167	26.6173
November	26.3822	25.3650	25.9012
December	27.7233	26.0593	27.0157