YEARLY HIGH
9.9923 RUB
YEARLY LOW
8.9529 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.3616 RUB

2019 BOB to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 9.9923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 8.9529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0393 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6575 to the December average rate of 9.0932, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 9.9923 was down 1.94% compared to the 2018 peak of 10.1895, 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 49,961 RUB
2018 Average 45,455 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 44,765 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,196.75 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

9.7139
9.0368
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 9.4377, compared to 9.2854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1523 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4377
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.5069 RUB (High: 9.9923 / Low: 9.4854). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1534 RUB (High: 9.3273 / Low: 9.1739).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5069
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1534

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1439 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1439

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 9.6575) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.1978), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4597 (+17.81%).

2019 Avg (January) 9.6575
2018 Avg (January) 8.1978

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.9923 9.4854 9.6575
February 9.6421 9.4556 9.5169
March 9.6318 9.2397 9.4448
April 9.4684 9.2173 9.3355
May 9.4725 9.3022 9.3941
June 9.5377 9.0508 9.2775
July 9.2397 9.0707 9.1512
August 9.7471 9.3015 9.5385
September 9.6651 9.2264 9.3945
October 9.4707 9.2089 9.2998
November 9.3273 9.1739 9.2352
December 9.3191 8.9529 9.0932