YEARLY HIGH
388.1317 STD
YEARLY LOW
273.5637 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
332.1191 STD

2016 RUB to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 388.1317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 273.5637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 114.5680 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 294.6899 to the December average rate of 375.3880, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 388.1317 was down 15.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 459.0386, 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 1,940,659 STD
2015 Average 1,821,610 STD
Yearly Trough Low 1,367,819 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 572,839.95 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

384.2416
277.9984
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to STD 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 314.0326, compared to 350.2056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 36.1729 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 314.0326
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 350.2056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 35.4733 STD (High: 309.0370 / Low: 273.5637). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.1830 STD (High: 347.4492 / Low: 334.2662).

January Spread (Volatile) ±35.4733
September Spread (Stable) ±13.1830

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 7.8379 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.8379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 375.3880) against the same month in 2015 (average: 321.0787), the exchange rate shifted by +54.3093 (+16.91%).

2016 Avg (December) 375.3880
2015 Avg (December) 321.0787

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 309.0370 273.5637 294.6899
February 297.6077 274.8745 286.8520
March 322.6104 304.7737 315.5204
April 332.1786 314.3197 324.0395
May 334.7019 319.2483 328.3462
June 347.4818 322.1394 334.7478
July 352.7859 332.7303 343.9156
August 342.2483 328.3723 337.0097
September 347.4492 334.2662 338.9548
October 362.0424 345.0776 354.3749
November 362.0423 342.3461 351.5904
December 388.1317 358.9599 375.3880