2016 RUB to HUF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 RUB to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the RUB to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 4.9050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 3.4546.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4504 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7826 to the December average rate of 4.7747, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.9050 was down 12.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.6172, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
RUB to HUF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.0077, compared to 4.4336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4259 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.4623 HUF (High: 3.9814 / Low: 3.5191). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1583 HUF (High: 4.3657 / Low: 4.2073).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1633 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.7747) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.1245), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6502 (+15.76%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.9814 | 3.5191 | 3.7826 |
| February | 3.7821 | 3.4546 | 3.6193 |
| March | 4.1123 | 3.8634 | 4.0001 |
| April | 4.2351 | 4.0101 | 4.1286 |
| May | 4.2927 | 4.0831 | 4.2239 |
| June | 4.4617 | 4.1889 | 4.2914 |
| July | 4.5263 | 4.2144 | 4.4149 |
| August | 4.3282 | 4.1625 | 4.2662 |
| September | 4.3657 | 4.2073 | 4.2688 |
| October | 4.5592 | 4.3601 | 4.4434 |
| November | 4.5896 | 4.2872 | 4.4334 |
| December | 4.9050 | 4.5778 | 4.7747 |