YEARLY HIGH
331.1340 BYR
YEARLY LOW
247.6465 BYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
301.5770 BYR

2016 RUB to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 331.1340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 247.6465.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 83.4876 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 259.3252 to the December average rate of 322.8919, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 331.1340 was up 14.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 288.1344, 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 1,655,670 BYR
2015 Average 1,303,936 BYR
Yearly Trough Low 1,238,232 BYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 417,437.78 BYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

329.2485
252.9685
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to BYR 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 289.2428, compared to 313.9112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.6684 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 289.2428
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 313.9112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 34.4163 BYR (High: 282.0628 / Low: 247.6465). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9562 BYR (High: 322.8763 / Low: 316.9202).

January Spread (Volatile) ±34.4163
October Spread (Stable) ±5.9562

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 9.5920 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.5920

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 322.8919) against the same month in 2015 (average: 261.1347), the exchange rate shifted by +61.7572 (+23.65%).

2016 Avg (December) 322.8919
2015 Avg (December) 261.1347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 282.0628 247.6465 259.3252
February 288.8901 273.0270 280.7513
March 299.4569 290.6350 295.4240
April 305.0956 293.3843 298.3321
May 300.6262 289.8523 295.4102
June 313.9328 296.5187 306.2143
July 318.3929 300.8789 311.3267
August 314.1985 299.7077 308.7213
September 318.3071 304.4011 310.5406
October 322.8763 316.9202 319.7894
November 316.3371 303.8137 310.1974
December 331.1340 312.4515 322.8919