YEARLY HIGH
1.8000 VUV
YEARLY LOW
1.3867 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6304 VUV

2016 RUB to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1.8000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1.3867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4133 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4765 to the December average rate of 1.7445, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8000 was down 15.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1221, 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 9,000 VUV
2015 Average 8,906 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 6,933 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,066.71 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7726
1.4352
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to VUV 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 1.5832, compared to 1.6775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0943 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5832
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1430 VUV (High: 1.5297 / Low: 1.3867). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0368 VUV (High: 1.7227 / Low: 1.6859).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1430
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0368

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 0.0426 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0426

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.7445) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5965), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1480 (+9.27%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.7445
2015 Avg (December) 1.5965

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5297 1.3867 1.4765
February 1.4950 1.4192 1.4633
March 1.6260 1.5276 1.5763
April 1.6794 1.5685 1.6216
May 1.7063 1.6238 1.6659
June 1.7396 1.6491 1.6957
July 1.6982 1.6183 1.6708
August 1.6656 1.6252 1.6401
September 1.6856 1.6273 1.6475
October 1.7227 1.6859 1.7024
November 1.7035 1.6230 1.6598
December 1.8000 1.6816 1.7445