2016 RUB to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3721 ETB

YEARLY LOW

0.2584 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3278 ETB

2016 RUB to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.3721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.2584.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1137 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2778 to the December average rate of 0.3611, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3721 was down 11.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4182, 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 1,860 ETB

2015 Average 1,706 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 1,292 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 568.49 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3696

0.2677

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to ETB 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 0.3080, compared to 0.3476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0395 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3080

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0325 ETB (High: 0.2909 / Low: 0.2584). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 ETB (High: 0.3574 / Low: 0.3512).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0325

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

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 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3611) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3016), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0596 (+19.75%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3611

2015 Avg (December) 0.3016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2909	0.2584	0.2778
February	0.2837	0.2669	0.2762
March	0.3201	0.2901	0.3063
April	0.3333	0.3138	0.3238
May	0.3338	0.3240	0.3290
June	0.3424	0.3252	0.3352
July	0.3482	0.3309	0.3412
August	0.3458	0.3299	0.3401
September	0.3521	0.3353	0.3428
October	0.3574	0.3512	0.3545
November	0.3512	0.3387	0.3457
December	0.3721	0.3477	0.3611