YEARLY HIGH
11.9067 RUB
YEARLY LOW
8.7303 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.7153 RUB

2016 BOB to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 11.9067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 8.7303.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1765 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0823 to the December average rate of 8.9637, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.9067 was up 12.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.6185, 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 59,534 RUB
2015 Average 44,337 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 43,651 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,882.36 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.4236
8.7400
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 10.1983, compared to 9.2324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9659 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.1983
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.3515 RUB (High: 11.9067 / Low: 10.5553). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1698 RUB (High: 9.1536 / Low: 8.9839).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.3515
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1698

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 0.9801 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9801

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 11.0823) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.2717), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8106 (+19.53%).

2016 Avg (January) 11.0823
2015 Avg (January) 9.2717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.9067 10.5553 11.0823
February 11.5403 10.9532 11.1999
March 10.7527 9.8482 10.2198
April 10.0104 9.3789 9.6832
May 9.7302 9.3932 9.5581
June 9.7128 9.2270 9.4462
July 9.6324 9.1344 9.3357
August 9.6699 9.2222 9.3782
September 9.5196 9.1193 9.3245
October 9.1536 8.9839 9.0572
November 9.5270 9.1678 9.3350
December 9.2873 8.7303 8.9637