YEARLY HIGH
0.0240 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0174 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0207 SGD

2016 RUB to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0187 to the December average rate of 0.0232, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0240 was down 11.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0271, 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 120 SGD
2015 Average 113 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 87 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.63 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0237
0.0177
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to SGD 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 0.0197, compared to 0.0217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0020 SGD (High: 0.0195 / Low: 0.0174). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SGD (High: 0.0211 / Low: 0.0206).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0232) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0201), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+15.21%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0232
2015 Avg (December) 0.0201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0195 0.0174 0.0187
February 0.0187 0.0174 0.0182
March 0.0201 0.0190 0.0196
April 0.0208 0.0198 0.0203
May 0.0211 0.0203 0.0208
June 0.0211 0.0206 0.0208
July 0.0214 0.0203 0.0210
August 0.0211 0.0201 0.0208
September 0.0217 0.0207 0.0211
October 0.0224 0.0217 0.0221
November 0.0223 0.0214 0.0219
December 0.0240 0.0222 0.0232