2016 RUB to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |