YEARLY HIGH
0.3195 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0952 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1518 EGP

2016 RUB to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.3195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2243 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1024 to the December average rate of 0.2969, the exchange rate registered a net change of 190.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3195 was up 105.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1552, 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 1,598 EGP
2015 Average 636 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 476 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,121.42 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3164
0.0819
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to EGP 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 0.1215, compared to 0.1821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0606 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1215
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1397 EGP (High: 0.2782 / Low: 0.1385). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 EGP (High: 0.1431 / Low: 0.1405).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1397
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2969) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1118), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1851 (+165.51%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2969
2015 Avg (December) 0.1118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1074 0.0952 0.1024
February 0.1041 0.0983 0.1015
March 0.1322 0.1062 0.1205
April 0.1369 0.1294 0.1334
May 0.1367 0.1325 0.1347
June 0.1394 0.1327 0.1364
July 0.1412 0.1334 0.1380
August 0.1393 0.1328 0.1368
September 0.1410 0.1349 0.1376
October 0.1431 0.1405 0.1417
November 0.2782 0.1385 0.2415
December 0.3195 0.2780 0.2969