2015 RUB to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

31.8422 BIF

YEARLY LOW

21.1136 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

25.8485 BIF

2015 RUB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RUB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 31.8422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 21.1136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.7286 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.5035 to the December average rate of 22.2120, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 31.8422 was down 32.27% compared to the 2014 peak of 47.0128, 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 159,211 BIF

2014 Average 205,602 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 105,568 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,643.01 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

31.8030

21.3401

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to BIF 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 27.3628, compared to 24.3343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.0285 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.3628

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.3343

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 4.2958 BIF (High: 31.3987 / Low: 27.1029). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3091 BIF (High: 23.9191 / Low: 22.6100).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.2958

September Spread (Stable) ±1.3091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.3135 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3135

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 30.9311) against the same month in 2014 (average: 44.3502), the exchange rate shifted by -13.4191 (-30.26%).

2015 Avg (May) 30.9311

2014 Avg (May) 44.3502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	26.6635	22.3715	24.5035
February	25.4876	22.3596	24.4265
March	27.3820	25.1276	26.0979
April	31.3987	27.1029	29.6009
May	31.8422	29.7178	30.9311
June	29.5593	27.7404	28.6168
July	28.9664	25.4061	28.1074
August	25.2501	22.0959	23.7939
September	23.9191	22.6100	23.2631
October	25.4767	23.4082	24.7127
November	24.8448	23.2280	23.9168
December	23.3282	21.1136	22.2120