YEARLY HIGH
1.1076 HTG
YEARLY LOW
0.7118 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9469 HTG

2016 RUB to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.1076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.7118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3958 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7583 to the December average rate of 1.0736, the exchange rate registered a net change of 41.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1076 was up 11.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9939, 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 5,538 HTG
2015 Average 4,176 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 3,559 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,979.01 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1051
0.7267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to HTG 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 0.8783, compared to 1.0156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1373 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8783
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0920 HTG (High: 0.9255 / Low: 0.8335). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0251 HTG (High: 1.0471 / Low: 1.0220).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0920
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0251

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0321 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0321

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.0736) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8062), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2674 (+33.17%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.0736
2015 Avg (December) 0.8062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7893 0.7118 0.7583
February 0.8165 0.7527 0.7819
March 0.9255 0.8335 0.8860
April 0.9615 0.9046 0.9336
May 0.9595 0.9293 0.9454
June 0.9887 0.9337 0.9644
July 1.0104 0.9535 0.9833
August 1.0037 0.9486 0.9880
September 1.0366 0.9850 1.0069
October 1.0471 1.0220 1.0368
November 1.0212 0.9809 1.0047
December 1.1076 1.0225 1.0736