2016 RUB to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0124 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.0088 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0108 XDR

2016 RUB to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0095 to the December average rate of 0.0120, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0124 was down 14.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0145, 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 62 XDR

2015 Average 59 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 44 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.73 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0122

0.0090

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RUB to XDR 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 0.0102, compared to 0.0114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0102

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0011 XDR (High: 0.0099 / Low: 0.0088). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 XDR (High: 0.0117 / Low: 0.0114).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0120) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0103), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+16.25%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0120

2015 Avg (December) 0.0103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0099	0.0088	0.0095
February	0.0096	0.0089	0.0093
March	0.0106	0.0098	0.0103
April	0.0109	0.0104	0.0107
May	0.0109	0.0106	0.0108
June	0.0112	0.0106	0.0109
July	0.0114	0.0108	0.0112
August	0.0112	0.0107	0.0110
September	0.0114	0.0109	0.0111
October	0.0117	0.0114	0.0116
November	0.0116	0.0111	0.0113
December	0.0124	0.0115	0.0120