YEARLY HIGH
0.1440 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.1071 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1258 NOK

2016 RUB to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.1440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.1071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0370 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1152 to the December average rate of 0.1383, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1440 was down 8.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1567, 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 720 NOK
2015 Average 663 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 535 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 184.83 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1409
0.1088
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to NOK 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 0.1207, compared to 0.1310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0145 NOK (High: 0.1215 / Low: 0.1071). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 NOK (High: 0.1288 / Low: 0.1265).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0145
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1383) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1240), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0142 (+11.47%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1383
2015 Avg (December) 0.1240

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1215 0.1071 0.1152
February 0.1154 0.1075 0.1115
March 0.1244 0.1174 0.1212
April 0.1256 0.1216 0.1236
May 0.1270 0.1221 0.1250
June 0.1319 0.1242 0.1276
July 0.1344 0.1277 0.1316
August 0.1308 0.1263 0.1280
September 0.1288 0.1265 0.1274
October 0.1330 0.1271 0.1304
November 0.1339 0.1270 0.1305
December 0.1440 0.1315 0.1383