YEARLY HIGH
4.7522 RUB
YEARLY LOW
3.8963 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2208 RUB

2011 BOB to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BOB to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 4.7522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 3.8963.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8559 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3195 to the December average rate of 4.5706, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 4.7522 was up 4.90% compared to the 2010 peak of 4.5303, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,761 RUB
2010 Average 21,668 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 19,482 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,279.46 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

4.6279
3.9394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 4.0972, compared to 4.3443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2471 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0972
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.5250 RUB (High: 4.6531 / Low: 4.1281). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0938 RUB (High: 4.1108 / Low: 4.0170).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5250
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0938

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1435 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1435

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 4.4801) against the same month in 2010 (average: 4.3331), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1470 (+3.39%).

2011 Avg (October) 4.4801
2010 Avg (October) 4.3331

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4090 4.2645 4.3195
February 4.2409 4.1001 4.1761
March 4.1108 4.0170 4.0629
April 4.0777 3.9179 4.0111
May 4.1091 3.8963 3.9968
June 4.1223 3.9612 4.0167
July 4.0971 3.9315 4.0054
August 4.3372 3.9737 4.1475
September 4.6531 4.1281 4.4160
October 4.7522 4.2530 4.4801
November 4.5909 4.3310 4.4463
December 4.6820 4.4542 4.5706