YEARLY HIGH
0.0224 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0174 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0198 CAD

2016 RUB to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0185 to the December average rate of 0.0215, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0224 was down 9.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0247, 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 112 CAD
2015 Average 105 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 87 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.77 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0219
0.0175
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to CAD 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 0.0190, compared to 0.0207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0190
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0016 CAD (High: 0.0224 / Low: 0.0208). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 CAD (High: 0.0195 / Low: 0.0190).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
April 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 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: 0.0215) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0196), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+9.94%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0215
2015 Avg (December) 0.0196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0191 0.0174 0.0185
February 0.0181 0.0175 0.0179
March 0.0194 0.0182 0.0189
April 0.0195 0.0190 0.0193
May 0.0199 0.0192 0.0196
June 0.0203 0.0195 0.0198
July 0.0206 0.0197 0.0203
August 0.0203 0.0196 0.0200
September 0.0209 0.0199 0.0203
October 0.0215 0.0208 0.0212
November 0.0212 0.0205 0.0208
December 0.0224 0.0208 0.0215