YEARLY HIGH
1.8331 DZD
YEARLY LOW
1.3090 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6414 DZD

2016 RUB to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.8331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1.3090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5241 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4040 to the December average rate of 1.7866, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8331 was down 8.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.9976, 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 9,166 DZD
2015 Average 8,262 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 6,545 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,620.63 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8272
1.3404
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to DZD 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 1.5573, compared to 1.7256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1682 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5573
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1634 DZD (High: 1.4724 / Low: 1.3090). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0318 DZD (High: 1.7717 / Low: 1.7399).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1634
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0318

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 0.0446 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0446

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.7866) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5295), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2572 (+16.81%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.7866
2015 Avg (December) 1.5295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4724 1.3090 1.4040
February 1.4418 1.3237 1.3809
March 1.6283 1.4734 1.5686
April 1.6843 1.5787 1.6329
May 1.6862 1.6349 1.6649
June 1.7287 1.6495 1.6926
July 1.7574 1.6591 1.7166
August 1.7086 1.6458 1.6861
September 1.7403 1.6620 1.6935
October 1.7717 1.7399 1.7575
November 1.7374 1.6836 1.7129
December 1.8331 1.7242 1.7866