YEARLY HIGH
0.0170 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0122 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0148 CHF

2016 RUB to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.0122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0132 to the December average rate of 0.0164, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0170 was down 11.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0193, 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 85 CHF
2015 Average 79 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 61 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.93 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0168
0.0125
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to CHF 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 0.0140, compared to 0.0155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0015 CHF (High: 0.0137 / Low: 0.0122). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 CHF (High: 0.0154 / Low: 0.0149).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
September 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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0164) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0142), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+15.94%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0164
2015 Avg (December) 0.0142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0137 0.0122 0.0132
February 0.0133 0.0122 0.0128
March 0.0144 0.0135 0.0141
April 0.0149 0.0140 0.0145
May 0.0151 0.0144 0.0149
June 0.0153 0.0146 0.0149
July 0.0156 0.0147 0.0152
August 0.0152 0.0145 0.0150
September 0.0154 0.0149 0.0151
October 0.0160 0.0154 0.0157
November 0.0158 0.0150 0.0154
December 0.0170 0.0158 0.0164