YEARLY HIGH
0.1404 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0942 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1139 BOB

2015 RUB to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RUB to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.1404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0462 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1081 to the December average rate of 0.0986, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1404 was down 33.25% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.2103, 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 702 BOB
2014 Average 916 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 471 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 230.94 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1400
0.0948
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to BOB 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 0.1206, compared to 0.1072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1206
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 0.0184 BOB (High: 0.1383 / Low: 0.1198). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 BOB (High: 0.1056 / Low: 0.1002).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0184
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

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 0.0149 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 0.1362) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1981), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0619 (-31.23%).

2015 Avg (May) 0.1362
2014 Avg (May) 0.1981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1175 0.0992 0.1081
February 0.1126 0.0991 0.1076
March 0.1205 0.1108 0.1149
April 0.1383 0.1198 0.1305
May 0.1404 0.1316 0.1362
June 0.1306 0.1227 0.1261
July 0.1244 0.1131 0.1204
August 0.1126 0.0977 0.1055
September 0.1056 0.1002 0.1033
October 0.1124 0.1044 0.1096
November 0.1098 0.1032 0.1061
December 0.1037 0.0942 0.0986