YEARLY HIGH
3.5269 SYP
YEARLY LOW
2.6750 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2525 SYP

2016 RUB to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 3.5269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 2.6750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8519 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8766 to the December average rate of 3.4432, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.5269 was down 17.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.2750, 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 17,635 SYP
2015 Average 16,058 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 13,375 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,259.42 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.5028
2.7883
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to SYP 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 3.1439, compared to 3.3610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1439
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.3416 SYP (High: 3.0166 / Low: 2.6750). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0637 SYP (High: 3.4503 / Low: 3.3866).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3416
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0637

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1044 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 3.4432) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.1517), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2916 (+9.25%).

2016 Avg (December) 3.4432
2015 Avg (December) 3.1517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0166 2.6750 2.8766
February 2.9172 2.7583 2.8478
March 3.2696 2.9798 3.1467
April 3.3858 3.2040 3.2978
May 3.3835 3.2734 3.3289
June 3.4365 3.2764 3.3657
July 3.4331 3.2383 3.3572
August 3.3717 3.2241 3.3133
September 3.4007 3.2603 3.3222
October 3.4503 3.3866 3.4173
November 3.3805 3.2430 3.3129
December 3.5269 3.3352 3.4432