YEARLY HIGH
0.1522 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.1042 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1285 SEK

2016 RUB to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.1522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.1042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0480 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1116 to the December average rate of 0.1486, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1522 was down 12.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1743, 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 761 SEK
2015 Average 696 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 521 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 239.98 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1524
0.1059
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to SEK 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 0.1192, compared to 0.1378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0125 SEK (High: 0.1167 / Low: 0.1042). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 SEK (High: 0.1324 / Low: 0.1277).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0125
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1486) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1213), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0272 (+22.46%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1486
2015 Avg (December) 0.1213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1167 0.1042 0.1116
February 0.1136 0.1053 0.1098
March 0.1219 0.1167 0.1194
April 0.1246 0.1187 0.1221
May 0.1270 0.1208 0.1248
June 0.1325 0.1241 0.1276
July 0.1361 0.1295 0.1331
August 0.1324 0.1277 0.1306
September 0.1362 0.1300 0.1324
October 0.1444 0.1363 0.1406
November 0.1444 0.1382 0.1414
December 0.1522 0.1433 0.1486