YEARLY HIGH
0.7212 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.5556 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6152 RUB

2016 VUV to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VUV to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.7212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.5556.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1656 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6777 to the December average rate of 0.5736, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7212 was up 9.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6569, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,606 RUB
2015 Average 2,829 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 2,778 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 828.00 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6945
0.5626
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.6338, compared to 0.5965 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0373 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6338
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5965

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0674 RUB (High: 0.7212 / Low: 0.6537). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 RUB (High: 0.5932 / Low: 0.5805).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0674
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0490 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0490

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.6777) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6181), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0596 (+9.63%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.6777
2015 Avg (January) 0.6181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7212 0.6537 0.6777
February 0.7046 0.6689 0.6835
March 0.6546 0.6150 0.6345
April 0.6375 0.5955 0.6169
May 0.6158 0.5861 0.6004
June 0.6064 0.5748 0.5898
July 0.6179 0.5889 0.5986
August 0.6153 0.6004 0.6097
September 0.6145 0.5933 0.6070
October 0.5932 0.5805 0.5874
November 0.6162 0.5870 0.6026
December 0.5947 0.5556 0.5736