YEARLY HIGH
1.2572 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.5523 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9481 MZN

2016 RUB to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 1.2572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.5523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7049 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6058 to the December average rate of 1.1753, the exchange rate registered a net change of 94.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2572 was up 68.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7469, 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 6,286 MZN
2015 Average 3,186 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 2,761 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,524.60 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3030
0.5424
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to MZN 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 0.7490, compared to 1.1472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3982 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7490
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.1223 MZN (High: 1.2317 / Low: 1.1094). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0395 MZN (High: 1.2572 / Low: 1.2178).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1223
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0395

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0597 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0597

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 1.2396) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6745), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5651 (+83.78%).

2016 Avg (October) 1.2396
2015 Avg (October) 0.6745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6507 0.5523 0.6058
February 0.6454 0.5828 0.6257
March 0.7645 0.6599 0.7176
April 0.8224 0.7367 0.7812
May 0.8626 0.8047 0.8321
June 0.9908 0.8687 0.9316
July 1.0418 0.9929 1.0183
August 1.1307 1.0287 1.0932
September 1.2317 1.1094 1.1769
October 1.2572 1.2178 1.2396
November 1.2191 1.1470 1.1799
December 1.2085 1.1506 1.1753