2014 BOB to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 BOB to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the BOB to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 9.9189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 4.7552.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1637 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8764 to the December average rate of 8.1438, the exchange rate registered a net change of 67.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 9.9189 was up 104.98% compared to the 2013 peak of 4.8390, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.0660, compared to 6.0889 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0229 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 2.5383 RUB (High: 9.9189 / Low: 7.3805). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1604 RUB (High: 5.2375 / Low: 5.0771).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1113 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 8.1438) against the same month in 2013 (average: 4.7540), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3898 (+71.31%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0815 | 4.7552 | 4.8764 |
| February | 5.2168 | 5.0214 | 5.1032 |
| March | 5.3055 | 5.0885 | 5.2311 |
| April | 5.2375 | 5.0771 | 5.1606 |
| May | 5.1850 | 4.9441 | 5.0494 |
| June | 5.0772 | 4.8779 | 4.9755 |
| July | 5.1661 | 4.9206 | 5.0264 |
| August | 5.3566 | 5.1726 | 5.2352 |
| September | 5.7298 | 5.3075 | 5.4981 |
| October | 6.2230 | 5.7364 | 5.9163 |
| November | 7.2310 | 6.2220 | 6.7139 |
| December | 9.9189 | 7.3805 | 8.1438 |