YEARLY HIGH
10.6185 RUB
YEARLY LOW
7.1244 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8690 RUB

2015 BOB to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BOB to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 10.6185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 7.1244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4941 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2717 to the December average rate of 10.1464, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 10.6185 was up 7.05% compared to the 2014 peak of 9.9189, 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 53,092 RUB
2014 Average 27,906 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 35,622 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,470.69 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

10.4266
7.0640
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 8.3729, compared to 9.3650 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9921 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.3729
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.3650

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 1.5771 RUB (High: 10.0848 / Low: 8.5078). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4732 RUB (High: 7.5975 / Low: 7.1244).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.5771
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4732

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.0350 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0350

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 10.1464) against the same month in 2014 (average: 8.1438), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0026 (+24.59%).

2015 Avg (December) 10.1464
2014 Avg (December) 8.1438

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.0848 8.5078 9.2717
February 10.0946 8.8815 9.3061
March 9.0216 8.2962 8.7102
April 8.3448 7.2332 7.6752
May 7.5975 7.1244 7.3442
June 8.1522 7.6560 7.9298
July 8.8423 8.0360 8.3072
August 10.2339 8.8780 9.4882
September 9.9812 9.4666 9.6866
October 9.5741 8.8953 9.1315
November 9.6853 9.1109 9.4303
December 10.6185 9.6408 10.1464