YEARLY HIGH
0.3426 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.2270 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2806 MXN

2016 RUB to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.3426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.2270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1156 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2356 to the December average rate of 0.3310, the exchange rate registered a net change of 40.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3426 was up 11.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3068, 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 1,713 MXN
2015 Average 1,306 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 1,135 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 577.97 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3405
0.2260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to MXN 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 0.2586, compared to 0.3027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0441 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2586
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0356 MXN (High: 0.3227 / Low: 0.2871). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 MXN (High: 0.2881 / Low: 0.2815).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0356
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3310) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2439), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0871 (+35.72%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3310
2015 Avg (December) 0.2439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2397 0.2270 0.2356
February 0.2440 0.2343 0.2391
March 0.2572 0.2436 0.2523
April 0.2665 0.2550 0.2627
May 0.2815 0.2632 0.2750
June 0.2932 0.2765 0.2869
July 0.2930 0.2835 0.2887
August 0.2881 0.2815 0.2849
September 0.3108 0.2836 0.2978
October 0.3099 0.2973 0.3025
November 0.3227 0.2871 0.3111
December 0.3426 0.3193 0.3310