YEARLY HIGH
0.0502 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0447 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0479 BAM

2011 RUB to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the RUB to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 0.0502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 0.0447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0485 to the December average rate of 0.0471, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0502 was down 4.15% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0523, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 251 BAM
2010 Average 243 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 223 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.37 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0495
0.0453
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to BAM 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 0.0488, compared to 0.0471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.0035 BAM (High: 0.0496 / Low: 0.0461). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BAM (High: 0.0488 / Low: 0.0479).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2011: 0.0492) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0488), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.74%).

2011 Avg (March) 0.0492
2010 Avg (March) 0.0488

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0494 0.0477 0.0485
February 0.0495 0.0478 0.0490
March 0.0502 0.0486 0.0492
April 0.0488 0.0479 0.0483
May 0.0496 0.0480 0.0489
June 0.0492 0.0482 0.0486
July 0.0497 0.0484 0.0491
August 0.0496 0.0461 0.0474
September 0.0477 0.0447 0.0464
October 0.0465 0.0450 0.0457
November 0.0474 0.0461 0.0468
December 0.0481 0.0463 0.0471