2016 ZAR to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 ZAR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the ZAR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 5.0178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 4.1581.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8597 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7018 to the December average rate of 4.4755, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.0178 was down 16.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.9996, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
ZAR to RUB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.5536, compared to 4.5595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0060 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.4397 RUB (High: 4.5978 / Low: 4.1581). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1918 RUB (High: 4.6556 / Low: 4.4638).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3367 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 4.8867) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.5492), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6625 (-11.94%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.9518 | 4.5489 | 4.7018 |
| February | 5.0178 | 4.7122 | 4.8867 |
| March | 4.7036 | 4.4188 | 4.5500 |
| April | 4.6556 | 4.4638 | 4.5575 |
| May | 4.5978 | 4.1581 | 4.3103 |
| June | 4.4255 | 4.2307 | 4.3151 |
| July | 4.7545 | 4.3546 | 4.4710 |
| August | 4.8563 | 4.4518 | 4.7135 |
| September | 4.7269 | 4.4758 | 4.5803 |
| October | 4.6644 | 4.3933 | 4.4969 |
| November | 4.8210 | 4.4910 | 4.6201 |
| December | 4.6894 | 4.3428 | 4.4755 |