YEARLY HIGH
0.0238 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0169 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0207 LYD

2016 RUB to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0181 to the December average rate of 0.0231, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0238 was down 14.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0278, 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 119 LYD
2015 Average 112 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 84 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.82 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0236
0.0173
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to LYD 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 0.0195, compared to 0.0219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0195
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0021 LYD (High: 0.0190 / Low: 0.0169). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 LYD (High: 0.0225 / Low: 0.0218).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0231) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0198), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+16.62%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0231
2015 Avg (December) 0.0198

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0190 0.0169 0.0181
February 0.0185 0.0172 0.0178
March 0.0203 0.0186 0.0197
April 0.0207 0.0197 0.0203
May 0.0208 0.0198 0.0204
June 0.0216 0.0199 0.0209
July 0.0221 0.0207 0.0215
August 0.0216 0.0207 0.0213
September 0.0219 0.0210 0.0214
October 0.0225 0.0218 0.0222
November 0.0224 0.0213 0.0219
December 0.0238 0.0222 0.0231