2020 BOB to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.7604 RUB

YEARLY LOW

8.8284 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.4745 RUB

2020 BOB to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 11.7604. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 8.8284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9320 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9482 to the December average rate of 10.7318, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 11.7604 was up 17.69% compared to the 2019 peak of 9.9923, 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 58,802 RUB

2019 Average 46,804 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 44,142 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,659.90 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.4635

8.7195

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 10.0863, compared to 10.8627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7764 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0863

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.8627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.1737 RUB (High: 11.7604 / Low: 9.5867). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4036 RUB (High: 10.9555 / Low: 10.5519).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.1737

August Spread (Stable) ±0.4036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5194 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 10.8311) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.4448), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3863 (+14.68%).

2020 Avg (March) 10.8311

2019 Avg (March) 9.4448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.2526	8.8284	8.9482
February	9.6549	9.0950	9.2829
March	11.7604	9.5867	10.8311
April	11.4094	10.5820	10.8694
May	11.0158	10.1642	10.5529
June	10.3086	9.8535	10.0335
July	10.7608	10.2085	10.3547
August	10.9555	10.5519	10.6987
September	11.4712	10.6628	11.0147
October	11.4967	11.0498	11.2348
November	11.6436	10.9278	11.1418
December	11.0236	10.6044	10.7318