YEARLY HIGH
9.9963 RUB
YEARLY LOW
7.6158 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4619 RUB

2016 SBD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 9.9963. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 7.6158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3805 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4006 to the December average rate of 7.8624, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.9963 was up 9.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.1475, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,981 RUB
2015 Average 38,933 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 38,079 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,902.30 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

9.6672
7.6983
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 8.8092, compared to 8.1146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6946 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.1146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.0239 RUB (High: 9.9963 / Low: 8.9723). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1406 RUB (High: 8.0551 / Low: 7.9145).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0239
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1406

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 0.7378 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7378

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 9.4006) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.4239), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9767 (+11.59%).

2016 Avg (January) 9.4006
2015 Avg (January) 8.4239

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.9963 8.9723 9.4006
February 9.7816 9.2527 9.5031
March 9.1244 8.4772 8.7654
April 8.6458 8.1598 8.3967
May 8.5922 8.3168 8.4534
June 8.5804 8.0629 8.3362
July 8.4332 7.9898 8.1557
August 8.5263 8.1522 8.2913
September 8.3900 8.0565 8.2281
October 8.0551 7.9145 7.9860
November 8.3996 8.0352 8.1642
December 8.1730 7.6158 7.8624