YEARLY HIGH
0.2546 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.1862 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2289 MVR

2016 RUB to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.2546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.1862.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0684 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2001 to the December average rate of 0.2470, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2546 was down 17.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3104, 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 1,273 MVR
2015 Average 1,261 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 931 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 342.07 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2519
0.1933
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to MVR 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 0.2188, compared to 0.2390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2188
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0239 MVR (High: 0.2101 / Low: 0.1862). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 MVR (High: 0.2460 / Low: 0.2411).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0239
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

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 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2470) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2188), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0282 (+12.88%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2470
2015 Avg (December) 0.2188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2101 0.1862 0.2001
February 0.2027 0.1923 0.1982
March 0.2276 0.2074 0.2186
April 0.2357 0.2200 0.2292
May 0.2360 0.2283 0.2320
June 0.2405 0.2280 0.2349
July 0.2423 0.2284 0.2360
August 0.2385 0.2267 0.2341
September 0.2427 0.2315 0.2366
October 0.2460 0.2411 0.2438
November 0.2409 0.2302 0.2367
December 0.2546 0.2371 0.2470