YEARLY HIGH
41.1017 RUB
YEARLY LOW
30.1711 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.5036 RUB

2016 BBD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 41.1017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 30.1711.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9306 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.2763 to the December average rate of 30.9792, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 41.1017 was up 12.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 36.6577, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 205,509 RUB
2015 Average 153,079 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 150,855 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,653.15 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

39.3649
30.2168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 35.1007, compared to 31.9065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1941 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.1007
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.9065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 4.5935 RUB (High: 41.1017 / Low: 36.5082). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5828 RUB (High: 31.5951 / Low: 31.0123).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.5935
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5828

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 3.6624 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6624

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 38.2763) against the same month in 2015 (average: 32.0443), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2320 (+19.45%).

2016 Avg (January) 38.2763
2015 Avg (January) 32.0443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.1017 36.5082 38.2763
February 39.8341 37.6725 38.6026
March 36.8872 33.5853 34.9402
April 34.2598 32.4225 33.2935
May 33.5034 32.4361 32.9605
June 33.4574 31.8499 32.5308
July 33.2796 31.4490 32.1772
August 33.4096 31.8688 32.4390
September 32.8945 31.4574 32.2478
October 31.5951 31.0123 31.3125
November 32.9581 31.6533 32.2835
December 32.0470 30.1711 30.9792