YEARLY HIGH
35.9877 TZS
YEARLY LOW
26.6078 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.7694 TZS

2016 RUB to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 35.9877. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 26.6078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3799 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.5271 to the December average rate of 35.1090, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 35.9877 was down 15.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 42.4385, 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 179,938 TZS
2015 Average 167,897 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 133,039 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,899.29 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

35.7875
27.6457
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to TZS 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 31.3280, compared to 34.2108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8828 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.3280
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.2108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 3.0766 TZS (High: 29.6844 / Low: 26.6078). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6548 TZS (High: 35.1262 / Low: 34.4713).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.0766
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6548

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.0615 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0615

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 35.1090) against the same month in 2015 (average: 30.7076), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4014 (+14.33%).

2016 Avg (December) 35.1090
2015 Avg (December) 30.7076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.6844 26.6078 28.5271
February 29.0499 27.4107 28.3242
March 32.5467 29.7201 31.2963
April 33.8504 31.9269 32.9120
May 33.7212 32.6954 33.2234
June 34.4899 32.7384 33.6853
July 34.9031 32.8440 34.0306
August 34.2905 32.7241 33.6993
September 34.6370 33.2181 33.8289
October 35.1262 34.4713 34.8293
November 34.4698 33.0695 33.7678
December 35.9877 33.9476 35.1090