YEARLY HIGH
0.1282 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0951 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1164 HKD

2016 RUB to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.1282. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0331 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1017 to the December average rate of 0.1251, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1282 was down 18.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1576, 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 641 HKD
2015 Average 640 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 476 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 165.59 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1275
0.0984
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to HKD 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 0.1112, compared to 0.1216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0110 HKD (High: 0.1061 / Low: 0.0951). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 HKD (High: 0.1251 / Low: 0.1227).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1251) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1107), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0144 (+12.98%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1251
2015 Avg (December) 0.1107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1061 0.0951 0.1017
February 0.1032 0.0978 0.1008
March 0.1155 0.1054 0.1111
April 0.1196 0.1132 0.1165
May 0.1196 0.1159 0.1178
June 0.1218 0.1161 0.1193
July 0.1233 0.1165 0.1206
August 0.1216 0.1161 0.1196
September 0.1233 0.1179 0.1203
October 0.1251 0.1227 0.1239
November 0.1225 0.1177 0.1201
December 0.1282 0.1210 0.1251