YEARLY HIGH
0.4486 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.3005 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3833 UAH

2016 RUB to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.4486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.3005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1482 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3178 to the December average rate of 0.4238, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4486 was down 4.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4695, 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 2,243 UAH
2015 Average 1,799 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 1,502 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 740.80 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4344
0.3072
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to UAH 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 0.3644, compared to 0.4022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0378 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3644
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0493 UAH (High: 0.4486 / Low: 0.3994). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 UAH (High: 0.3894 / Low: 0.3795).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0493
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4238) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3350), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0889 (+26.52%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4238
2015 Avg (December) 0.3350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3398 0.3005 0.3178
February 0.3597 0.3262 0.3431
March 0.3911 0.3580 0.3758
April 0.3894 0.3795 0.3839
May 0.3906 0.3749 0.3827
June 0.3911 0.3749 0.3832
July 0.3950 0.3728 0.3858
August 0.4001 0.3716 0.3876
September 0.4160 0.3967 0.4070
October 0.4165 0.4028 0.4107
November 0.4044 0.3900 0.3984
December 0.4486 0.3994 0.4238