YEARLY HIGH
0.0447 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0329 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0405 XCD

2016 RUB to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0118 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0353 to the December average rate of 0.0436, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0447 was down 18.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0549, 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 223 XCD
2015 Average 223 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 164 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.14 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0444
0.0341
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to XCD 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 0.0387, compared to 0.0423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0041 XCD (High: 0.0370 / Low: 0.0329). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 XCD (High: 0.0436 / Low: 0.0427).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0436) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0386), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0050 (+12.89%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0436
2015 Avg (December) 0.0386

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0370 0.0329 0.0353
February 0.0358 0.0339 0.0350
March 0.0402 0.0366 0.0387
April 0.0417 0.0394 0.0406
May 0.0417 0.0403 0.0410
June 0.0424 0.0404 0.0416
July 0.0430 0.0406 0.0420
August 0.0423 0.0404 0.0416
September 0.0429 0.0410 0.0419
October 0.0436 0.0427 0.0431
November 0.0426 0.0409 0.0418
December 0.0447 0.0421 0.0436