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