YEARLY HIGH
0.0156 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0115 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0128 RUB

2016 ZMK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZMK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.0156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0146 to the December average rate of 0.0118, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0156 was up 12.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0140, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 78 RUB
2015 Average 58 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 58 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.67 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

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0.0115
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ZMK 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 0.0134, compared to 0.0122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0017 RUB (High: 0.0156 / Low: 0.0139). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 RUB (High: 0.0120 / Low: 0.0118).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0146) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0122), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+19.45%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0146
2015 Avg (January) 0.0122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0156 0.0139 0.0146
February 0.0152 0.0143 0.0147
March 0.0140 0.0128 0.0133
April 0.0130 0.0123 0.0127
May 0.0128 0.0124 0.0126
June 0.0127 0.0121 0.0124
July 0.0127 0.0120 0.0123
August 0.0128 0.0121 0.0124
September 0.0125 0.0120 0.0123
October 0.0120 0.0118 0.0119
November 0.0126 0.0121 0.0123
December 0.0122 0.0115 0.0118