2016 RUB to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9353 ISK

YEARLY LOW

1.5790 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8063 ISK

2016 RUB to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 1.9353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1.5790.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3563 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6990 to the December average rate of 1.8161, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.9353 was down 29.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.7331, 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 9,676 ISK

2015 Average 10,890 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 7,895 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,781.33 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.9193

1.6348

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to ISK 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 1.8004, compared to 1.8121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8004

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2013 ISK (High: 1.7803 / Low: 1.5790). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0558 ISK (High: 1.8144 / Low: 1.7586).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2013

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0558

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0830 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0830

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 1.8953) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.3381), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4427 (-18.94%).

2016 Avg (July) 1.8953

2015 Avg (July) 2.3381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7803	1.5790	1.6990
February	1.7152	1.5867	1.6585
March	1.8579	1.7583	1.8122
April	1.9084	1.7975	1.8615
May	1.9032	1.8282	1.8756
June	1.9342	1.8586	1.8955
July	1.9353	1.8080	1.8953
August	1.8547	1.7867	1.8198
September	1.8144	1.7586	1.7804
October	1.8419	1.7861	1.8220
November	1.7724	1.7050	1.7390
December	1.8974	1.7293	1.8161