2016 RUB to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 RUB to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the RUB to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 10.4057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 7.2787.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1270 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9014 to the December average rate of 10.0455, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.4057 was down 15.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.3023, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
RUB to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.4182, compared to 9.3903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9722 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.9845 XAF (High: 8.3171 / Low: 7.3326). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3760 XAF (High: 9.1681 / Low: 8.7921).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2397 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 10.0455) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.6091), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4364 (+16.68%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.3171 | 7.3326 | 7.9014 |
| February | 7.9974 | 7.2787 | 7.6616 |
| March | 8.6589 | 8.1753 | 8.4409 |
| April | 8.9198 | 8.4205 | 8.6981 |
| May | 8.9611 | 8.5629 | 8.8149 |
| June | 9.2601 | 8.7894 | 8.9920 |
| July | 9.4461 | 8.9097 | 9.2297 |
| August | 9.1681 | 8.7921 | 9.0444 |
| September | 9.3122 | 8.9323 | 9.0914 |
| October | 9.7138 | 9.2800 | 9.5085 |
| November | 9.6783 | 9.1810 | 9.4224 |
| December | 10.4057 | 9.5784 | 10.0455 |