YEARLY HIGH
0.3738 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.2835 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3087 RUB

2016 SYP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SYP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.3738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.2835.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0903 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3480 to the December average rate of 0.2905, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3738 was up 0.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3737, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,869 RUB
2015 Average 1,577 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 1,418 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 451.47 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3573
0.2845
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.3197, compared to 0.2976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2976

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0423 RUB (High: 0.3738 / Low: 0.3315). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 RUB (High: 0.2953 / Low: 0.2898).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0423
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0332 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0332

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3480) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3509), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0030 (-0.84%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3480
2015 Avg (January) 0.3509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3738 0.3315 0.3480
February 0.3625 0.3428 0.3512
March 0.3356 0.3059 0.3180
April 0.3121 0.2953 0.3033
May 0.3055 0.2956 0.3004
June 0.3052 0.2910 0.2972
July 0.3088 0.2913 0.2979
August 0.3102 0.2966 0.3019
September 0.3067 0.2941 0.3010
October 0.2953 0.2898 0.2926
November 0.3084 0.2958 0.3019
December 0.2998 0.2835 0.2905