YEARLY HIGH
5.3891 NGN
YEARLY LOW
2.4199 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8992 NGN

2016 RUB to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 5.3891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 2.4199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9692 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6030 to the December average rate of 5.0768, the exchange rate registered a net change of 95.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.3891 was up 32.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.0530, 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 26,946 NGN
2015 Average 16,330 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 12,100 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,846.04 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.3267
2.3278
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to NGN 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 2.9145, compared to 4.8839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9694 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1.4706 NGN (High: 4.4446 / Low: 2.9740). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0988 NGN (High: 3.0688 / Low: 2.9700).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.4706
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0988

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1371 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1371

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 4.9711) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.0449), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9262 (+63.26%).

2016 Avg (August) 4.9711
2015 Avg (August) 3.0449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7305 2.4199 2.6030
February 2.6410 2.4974 2.5777
March 2.9618 2.7015 2.8492
April 3.0694 2.9062 2.9900
May 3.0688 2.9700 3.0201
June 4.4446 2.9740 3.4472
July 4.8375 4.3820 4.5446
August 5.3891 4.7685 4.9711
September 4.9662 4.7349 4.8535
October 5.0625 4.9494 4.9974
November 4.9479 4.7553 4.8603
December 5.2208 4.9008 5.0768