YEARLY HIGH
1.1475 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.9232 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0465 KGS

2016 RUB to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.1475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.9232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2243 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9923 to the December average rate of 1.1167, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1475 was down 10.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2775, 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 5,737 KGS
2015 Average 5,288 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 4,616 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,121.37 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1314
0.9547
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to KGS 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 1.0189, compared to 1.0741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0189
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1163 KGS (High: 1.0395 / Low: 0.9232). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0219 KGS (High: 1.1014 / Low: 1.0795).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1163
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0219

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0228 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.1167) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0838), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0329 (+3.04%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.1167
2015 Avg (December) 1.0838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0395 0.9232 0.9923
February 0.9881 0.9326 0.9695
March 1.0667 0.9974 1.0348
April 1.0594 1.0070 1.0364
May 1.0589 1.0161 1.0369
June 1.0682 1.0207 1.0434
July 1.0687 1.0119 1.0461
August 1.0774 1.0186 1.0576
September 1.0794 1.0471 1.0658
October 1.1014 1.0795 1.0901
November 1.0852 1.0452 1.0680
December 1.1475 1.0783 1.1167