2016 RUB to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1150 CNY

YEARLY LOW

0.0800 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0997 CNY

2016 RUB to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.1150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0800.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0350 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0858 to the December average rate of 0.1117, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1150 was down 8.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1257, 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 575 CNY

2015 Average 517 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 400 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 174.80 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1143

0.0822

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to CNY 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 0.0936, compared to 0.1058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0936

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0094 CNY (High: 0.0895 / Low: 0.0800). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 CNY (High: 0.1004 / Low: 0.0975).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0094

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1117) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0922), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0195 (+21.16%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1117

2015 Avg (December) 0.0922

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0895	0.0800	0.0858
February	0.0869	0.0825	0.0848
March	0.0961	0.0888	0.0931
April	0.0999	0.0945	0.0973
May	0.1004	0.0975	0.0991
June	0.1039	0.0983	0.1013
July	0.1065	0.1000	0.1038
August	0.1041	0.0994	0.1025
September	0.1060	0.1014	0.1035
October	0.1089	0.1059	0.1074
November	0.1080	0.1035	0.1060
December	0.1150	0.1074	0.1117