YEARLY HIGH
86.8422 ZMK
YEARLY LOW
63.9034 ZMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
78.7453 ZMK

2016 RUB to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 86.8422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 63.9034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.9389 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.6770 to the December average rate of 84.6900, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 86.8422 was down 18.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 106.8223, 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 434,211 ZMK
2015 Average 433,332 ZMK
Yearly Trough Low 319,517 ZMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114,694.27 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

86.3539
66.3868
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to ZMK 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 75.2124, compared to 82.2782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.0658 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 75.2124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 82.2782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 8.0260 ZMK (High: 71.9293 / Low: 63.9034). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5620 ZMK (High: 84.6766 / Low: 83.1145).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.0260
October Spread (Stable) ±1.5620

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 2.5123 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 84.6900) against the same month in 2015 (average: 75.0364), the exchange rate shifted by +9.6536 (+12.87%).

2016 Avg (December) 84.6900
2015 Avg (December) 75.0364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 71.9293 63.9034 68.6770
February 69.7063 65.9369 68.0507
March 78.1894 71.2045 75.2179
April 81.0096 76.6500 78.9021
May 80.9595 78.3962 79.6831
June 82.4662 78.5039 80.7436
July 83.0079 78.4419 81.3542
August 82.4008 78.1365 80.9422
September 83.4950 79.8313 81.4490
October 84.6766 83.1145 83.8730
November 82.9616 79.6773 81.3607
December 86.8422 81.9426 84.6900