YEARLY HIGH
1.1273 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.8257 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0073 INR

2016 RUB to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.1273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.8257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3016 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8795 to the December average rate of 1.0934, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1273 was down 12.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2945, 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 5,636 INR
2015 Average 5,285 INR
Yearly Trough Low 4,128 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,507.81 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1148
0.8581
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to INR 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 0.9616, compared to 1.0530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0913 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9616
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0850 INR (High: 0.9107 / Low: 0.8257). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0186 INR (High: 1.0745 / Low: 1.0558).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0850
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0186

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0173 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.0934) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9502), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1432 (+15.07%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.0934
2015 Avg (December) 0.9502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9107 0.8257 0.8795
February 0.9089 0.8558 0.8844
March 0.9878 0.9186 0.9581
April 1.0251 0.9663 0.9984
May 1.0292 0.9995 1.0155
June 1.0576 1.0061 1.0339
July 1.0674 1.0076 1.0437
August 1.0504 0.9987 1.0319
September 1.0585 1.0168 1.0351
October 1.0745 1.0558 1.0655
November 1.0705 1.0232 1.0481
December 1.1273 1.0598 1.0934