2016 SAR to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.9031 RUB

YEARLY LOW

16.1235 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.8668 RUB

2016 SAR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 21.9031. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 16.1235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7796 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.4017 to the December average rate of 16.5384, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 21.9031 was up 12.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 19.5355, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 109,516 RUB

2015 Average 81,614 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 80,618 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,898.00 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

20.9922

16.1336

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to RUB 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 18.7170, compared to 17.0166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.7170

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.0166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 2.4733 RUB (High: 21.9031 / Low: 19.4299). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3129 RUB (High: 16.8493 / Low: 16.5363).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.4733

October Spread (Stable) ±0.3129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.9540 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9540

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 20.4017) against the same month in 2015 (average: 17.0624), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3393 (+19.57%).

2016 Avg (January) 20.4017

2015 Avg (January) 17.0624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.9031	19.4299	20.4017
February	21.2421	20.0925	20.5873
March	19.6726	17.9100	18.6333
April	18.2713	17.2930	17.7560
May	17.8627	17.2984	17.5756
June	17.8396	16.9763	17.3478
July	17.7481	16.7727	17.1586
August	17.8171	16.9961	17.2998
September	17.5429	16.7685	17.1949
October	16.8493	16.5363	16.6962
November	17.5749	16.8797	17.2116
December	17.0898	16.1235	16.5384