YEARLY HIGH
0.0742 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0520 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0621 MYR

2016 RUB to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.0520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0222 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0566 to the December average rate of 0.0719, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0742 was up 0.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0735, 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 371 MYR
2015 Average 320 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 260 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111.02 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0737
0.0524
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to MYR 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 0.0586, compared to 0.0657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0586
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0657

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0064 MYR (High: 0.0595 / Low: 0.0531). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 MYR (High: 0.0633 / Low: 0.0620).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0719) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0611), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0108 (+17.61%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0719
2015 Avg (December) 0.0611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0595 0.0531 0.0566
February 0.0558 0.0520 0.0541
March 0.0596 0.0564 0.0582
April 0.0604 0.0570 0.0586
May 0.0626 0.0600 0.0613
June 0.0633 0.0620 0.0627
July 0.0632 0.0610 0.0624
August 0.0628 0.0603 0.0621
September 0.0656 0.0621 0.0637
October 0.0671 0.0657 0.0667
November 0.0695 0.0654 0.0673
December 0.0742 0.0694 0.0719