YEARLY HIGH
0.0637 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0483 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0575 ILS

2016 RUB to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0154 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0516 to the December average rate of 0.0618, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0637 was down 19.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0791, 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 319 ILS
2015 Average 320 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 242 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76.86 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0629
0.0495
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to ILS 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 0.0552, compared to 0.0598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0552
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0053 ILS (High: 0.0536 / Low: 0.0483). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 ILS (High: 0.0586 / Low: 0.0568).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0618) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0553), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0065 (+11.72%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0618
2015 Avg (December) 0.0553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0536 0.0483 0.0516
February 0.0519 0.0488 0.0506
March 0.0569 0.0527 0.0553
April 0.0579 0.0552 0.0567
May 0.0586 0.0568 0.0578
June 0.0604 0.0576 0.0593
July 0.0613 0.0575 0.0599
August 0.0593 0.0571 0.0585
September 0.0596 0.0573 0.0584
October 0.0621 0.0596 0.0610
November 0.0605 0.0583 0.0595
December 0.0637 0.0597 0.0618