2016 RUB to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1313 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.1000 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1186 SBD

2016 RUB to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.1313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.1000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0313 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1065 to the December average rate of 0.1272, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1313 was down 16.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1566, 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 657 SBD

2015 Average 648 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 500 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 156.34 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1294

0.1031

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RUB to SBD 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 0.1139, compared to 0.1233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1139

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0114 SBD (High: 0.1115 / Low: 0.1000). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 SBD (High: 0.1264 / Low: 0.1241).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0114

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1272) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1157), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0116 (+10.01%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1272

2015 Avg (December) 0.1157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1115	0.1000	0.1065
February	0.1081	0.1022	0.1053
March	0.1180	0.1096	0.1141
April	0.1226	0.1157	0.1191
May	0.1202	0.1164	0.1183
June	0.1240	0.1165	0.1200
July	0.1252	0.1186	0.1226
August	0.1227	0.1173	0.1206
September	0.1241	0.1192	0.1215
October	0.1264	0.1241	0.1252
November	0.1245	0.1191	0.1225
December	0.1313	0.1224	0.1272