2016 RUB to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 RUB to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the RUB to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 134.8123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 98.9769.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.8354 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 106.4957 to the December average rate of 131.5473, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 134.8123 was down 17.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 164.2369, 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 LAK 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 116.2780, compared to 127.2648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.9868 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 12.7965 LAK (High: 111.7734 / Low: 98.9769). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1413 LAK (High: 130.6328 / Low: 128.4914).
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 3.2610 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 131.5473) against the same month in 2015 (average: 116.3192), the exchange rate shifted by +15.2281 (+13.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 111.7734 | 98.9769 | 106.4957 |
| February | 107.5026 | 101.8644 | 105.2465 |
| March | 120.9125 | 110.3981 | 116.3888 |
| April | 125.1316 | 118.5072 | 121.8155 |
| May | 125.6549 | 121.0433 | 123.1376 |
| June | 127.5719 | 121.2842 | 124.5839 |
| July | 129.2137 | 121.6039 | 125.6961 |
| August | 126.8531 | 121.0541 | 124.7287 |
| September | 128.6913 | 122.9367 | 125.5358 |
| October | 130.6328 | 128.4914 | 129.6711 |
| November | 128.7661 | 123.7101 | 126.4101 |
| December | 134.8123 | 127.3761 | 131.5473 |