YEARLY HIGH
30.4342 RUB
YEARLY LOW
22.3780 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.8100 RUB

2016 XCD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 30.4342. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 22.3780.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0562 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.3421 to the December average rate of 22.9658, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 30.4342 was up 12.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 27.1436, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 152,171 RUB
2015 Average 113,345 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 111,890 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,280.85 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

29.1455
22.4040
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 25.9821, compared to 23.6379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3442 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.9821
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.6379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 3.4013 RUB (High: 30.4342 / Low: 27.0329). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4829 RUB (High: 23.4123 / Low: 22.9294).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.4013
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4829

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 2.7118 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 28.3421) against the same month in 2015 (average: 23.7243), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6178 (+19.46%).

2016 Avg (January) 28.3421
2015 Avg (January) 23.7243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.4342 27.0329 28.3421
February 29.4956 27.8950 28.5837
March 27.3136 24.8686 25.8719
April 25.3493 23.9899 24.6368
May 24.7896 23.9999 24.3885
June 24.7556 23.5661 24.0698
July 24.6605 23.2695 23.8194
August 24.7569 23.6151 24.0365
September 24.3752 23.3103 23.8953
October 23.4123 22.9294 23.1946
November 24.4223 23.4554 23.9159
December 23.7471 22.3780 22.9658