YEARLY HIGH
14.8800 KPW
YEARLY LOW
10.9495 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.4971 KPW

2016 RUB to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 14.8800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 10.9495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9305 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7676 to the December average rate of 14.5113, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 14.8800 was down 18.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.3035, 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 74,400 KPW
2015 Average 74,249 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 54,748 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,652.33 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

14.7964
11.3751
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to KPW 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 12.8873, compared to 14.1069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.8873
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.1069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.3777 KPW (High: 12.3272 / Low: 10.9495). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2706 KPW (High: 14.5118 / Low: 14.2413).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.3777
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2706

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 0.4320 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4320

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 14.5113) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.8567), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6546 (+12.87%).

2016 Avg (December) 14.5113
2015 Avg (December) 12.8567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.3272 10.9495 11.7676
February 11.9462 11.2980 11.6602
March 13.3974 12.2006 12.8880
April 13.8806 13.1336 13.5192
May 13.8748 13.4328 13.6533
June 14.1274 13.4486 13.8352
July 14.3075 13.5232 13.9879
August 14.1218 13.4705 13.8740
September 14.3065 13.6787 13.9559
October 14.5118 14.2413 14.3722
November 14.2151 13.6523 13.9402
December 14.8800 14.0405 14.5113