YEARLY HIGH
0.7549 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.5292 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6218 RUB

2016 XPF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XPF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 0.7549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.5292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2257 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6971 to the December average rate of 0.5473, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7549 was up 11.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6792, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,774 RUB
2015 Average 2,846 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 2,646 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,128.43 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7352
0.5302
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.6559, compared to 0.5877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0682 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6559
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0883 RUB (High: 0.7498 / Low: 0.6615). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0246 RUB (High: 0.6168 / Low: 0.5922).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0883
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0246

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 0.0667 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0667

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.7181) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6107), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1075 (+17.60%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.7181
2015 Avg (February) 0.6107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7498 0.6615 0.6971
February 0.7549 0.6886 0.7181
March 0.6726 0.6346 0.6514
April 0.6529 0.6156 0.6320
May 0.6415 0.6121 0.6238
June 0.6259 0.5950 0.6128
July 0.6191 0.5839 0.5976
August 0.6270 0.6019 0.6099
September 0.6168 0.5922 0.6065
October 0.5930 0.5683 0.5800
November 0.6005 0.5684 0.5847
December 0.5749 0.5292 0.5473