YEARLY HIGH
1.8897 XPF
YEARLY LOW
1.3247 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6175 XPF

2016 RUB to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.8897. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 1.3247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5650 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4358 to the December average rate of 1.8287, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8897 was down 15.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2329, 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 9,449 XPF
2015 Average 8,885 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 6,624 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,824.94 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8722
1.3498
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to XPF 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 1.5305, compared to 1.7044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1739 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5305
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1780 XPF (High: 1.5117 / Low: 1.3337). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0665 XPF (High: 1.6613 / Low: 1.5949).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1780
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0665

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0426 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0426

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.8287) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5651), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2636 (+16.85%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.8287
2015 Avg (December) 1.5651

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5117 1.3337 1.4358
February 1.4523 1.3247 1.3933
March 1.5759 1.4868 1.5356
April 1.6245 1.5316 1.5828
May 1.6337 1.5588 1.6034
June 1.6807 1.5976 1.6322
July 1.7126 1.6152 1.6738
August 1.6613 1.5949 1.6398
September 1.6886 1.6214 1.6489
October 1.7596 1.6862 1.7244
November 1.7594 1.6652 1.7109
December 1.8897 1.7395 1.8287