YEARLY HIGH
56.0669 MGA
YEARLY LOW
39.0236 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.6516 MGA

2016 RUB to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 56.0669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 39.0236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.0433 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.9831 to the December average rate of 53.7710, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 56.0669 was down 11.81% compared to the 2015 peak of 63.5780, 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 280,335 MGA
2015 Average 255,929 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 195,118 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,216.74 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

55.0208
40.0231
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to MGA 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 45.8986, compared to 49.4046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.8986
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.4046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 6.0741 MGA (High: 50.4756 / Low: 44.4015). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1415 MGA (High: 49.2274 / Low: 47.0859).

July Spread (Volatile) ±6.0741
May Spread (Stable) ±2.1415

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.3186 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3186

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 53.7710) against the same month in 2015 (average: 45.8270), the exchange rate shifted by +7.9440 (+17.33%).

2016 Avg (December) 53.7710
2015 Avg (December) 45.8270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.1688 39.0236 41.9831
February 42.4660 39.7621 41.2729
March 47.7760 43.5361 45.9109
April 49.1033 46.5296 47.8231
May 49.2274 47.0859 48.2325
June 51.5667 48.7199 50.1692
July 50.4756 44.4015 47.8505
August 47.6934 44.1806 46.5510
September 49.3628 46.0787 47.2915
October 51.7467 49.3734 50.7435
November 51.7930 48.6493 50.2202
December 56.0669 51.7699 53.7710