YEARLY HIGH
0.7693 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.5556 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6895 DOP

2016 RUB to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.7693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.5556.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2137 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5956 to the December average rate of 0.7498, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7693 was down 15.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9120, 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 3,847 DOP
2015 Average 3,709 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 2,778 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,068.43 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7657
0.5752
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to DOP 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 0.6551, compared to 0.7239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0688 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6551
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0688 DOP (High: 0.6245 / Low: 0.5556). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0151 DOP (High: 0.7442 / Low: 0.7292).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0688
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0151

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 0.0194 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.7498) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6490), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1009 (+15.54%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.7498
2015 Avg (December) 0.6490

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6245 0.5556 0.5956
February 0.6052 0.5734 0.5911
March 0.6802 0.6182 0.6541
April 0.7064 0.6684 0.6884
May 0.7065 0.6855 0.6955
June 0.7212 0.6856 0.7059
July 0.7309 0.6894 0.7141
August 0.7203 0.6857 0.7092
September 0.7333 0.6999 0.7147
October 0.7442 0.7292 0.7373
November 0.7303 0.7019 0.7180
December 0.7693 0.7232 0.7498