2016 RUB to IRR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

497.2734 IRR

YEARLY LOW

364.9240 IRR

YEARLY AVERAGE

452.0945 IRR

2016 RUB to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 497.2734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 364.9240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 132.3494 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 392.2595 to the December average rate of 484.9364, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 497.2734 was down 13.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 576.4894, 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 2,486,367 IRR

2015 Average 2,385,850 IRR

Yearly Trough Low 1,824,620 IRR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 661,747.11 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

494.3377

381.5222

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to IRR 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 432.6158, compared to 471.5731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 38.9574 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 432.6158

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 471.5731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 45.8549 IRR (High: 410.7789 / Low: 364.9240). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.7205 IRR (High: 484.7438 / Low: 476.0233).

January Spread (Volatile) ±45.8549

October Spread (Stable) ±8.7205

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 14.3055 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -14.3055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 484.9364) against the same month in 2015 (average: 428.4286), the exchange rate shifted by +56.5078 (+13.19%).

2016 Avg (December) 484.9364

2015 Avg (December) 428.4286

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	410.7789	364.9240	392.2595
February	400.8693	378.9589	390.9235
March	449.9742	409.4573	432.8199
April	466.5351	441.1076	454.2112
May	466.5249	451.8049	459.2762
June	476.6427	452.9414	466.2042
July	478.3703	451.8912	468.4588
August	471.6920	450.1321	463.5605
September	477.9076	457.2951	466.4012
October	484.7438	476.0233	480.1938
November	475.1475	456.3370	465.8882
December	497.2734	469.3112	484.9364