2016 RUB to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0165 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.0122 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0150 USD

2016 RUB to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0131 to the December average rate of 0.0161, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0165 was down 18.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0203, 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 83 USD

2015 Average 82 USD

Yearly Trough Low 61 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.85 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0164

0.0126

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RUB to USD 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 0.0143, compared to 0.0157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0143

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0015 USD (High: 0.0137 / Low: 0.0122). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 USD (High: 0.0161 / Low: 0.0158).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 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: 0.0161) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0143), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+12.87%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0161

2015 Avg (December) 0.0143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0137	0.0122	0.0131
February	0.0133	0.0126	0.0130
March	0.0149	0.0136	0.0143
April	0.0154	0.0146	0.0150
May	0.0154	0.0149	0.0152
June	0.0157	0.0149	0.0154
July	0.0159	0.0150	0.0155
August	0.0157	0.0150	0.0154
September	0.0159	0.0152	0.0155
October	0.0161	0.0158	0.0160
November	0.0158	0.0152	0.0155
December	0.0165	0.0156	0.0161