2023 BOB to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.6813 RUB

YEARLY LOW

9.5840 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.3689 RUB

2023 BOB to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BOB to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 14.6813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 9.5840.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0973 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1254 to the December average rate of 13.1632, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 14.6813 was down 29.28% compared to the 2022 peak of 20.7598, 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 73,406 RUB

2022 Average 50,701 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 47,920 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,486.43 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

14.4493

9.7324

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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 11.1810, compared to 13.5568 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1810

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.5568

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 1.2206 RUB (High: 14.6813 / Low: 13.4607). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4580 RUB (High: 11.2989 / Low: 10.8409).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.2206

March Spread (Stable) ±0.4580

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.9318 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9318

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 14.0563) against the same month in 2022 (average: 8.9520), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1043 (+57.02%).

2023 Avg (October) 14.0563

2022 Avg (October) 8.9520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.6652	9.5840	10.1254
February	11.0073	10.1210	10.6393
March	11.2989	10.8409	11.0645
April	11.8538	11.2271	11.7241
May	11.7710	11.0056	11.4604
June	12.8531	11.6492	12.0722
July	13.3746	12.8096	13.1253
August	14.4714	13.3676	13.8690
September	14.2626	13.7172	14.0022
October	14.6813	13.4607	14.0563
November	13.5228	12.7668	13.1245
December	13.4229	12.7387	13.1632