YEARLY HIGH
22.7465 MMK
YEARLY LOW
15.3898 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.5275 MMK

2016 RUB to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 22.7465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 15.3898.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3567 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.9910 to the December average rate of 21.7707, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 22.7465 was up 2.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 22.1320, 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 113,732 MMK
2015 Average 91,242 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 76,949 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,783.62 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

22.3329
15.5866
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to MMK 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 17.3934, compared to 19.6615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2681 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.3934
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.6615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 2.2388 MMK (High: 22.7465 / Low: 20.5077). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5573 MMK (High: 18.0876 / Low: 17.5303).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.2388
May Spread (Stable) ±0.5573

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.8423 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8423

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 21.7707) against the same month in 2015 (average: 18.5396), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2311 (+17.43%).

2016 Avg (December) 21.7707
2015 Avg (December) 18.5396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.9139 15.7848 16.9910
February 16.8519 15.3898 16.1487
March 17.9647 16.8367 17.4151
April 18.0443 17.4676 17.7649
May 18.0876 17.5303 17.7926
June 18.6946 17.7411 18.2481
July 18.8623 17.8565 18.3177
August 18.7446 17.7157 18.3921
September 19.9972 18.3951 19.0598
October 20.6700 19.8032 20.3311
November 20.4753 19.6048 20.0977
December 22.7465 20.5077 21.7707