2018 RUB to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1241 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.0981 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1105 BOB

2018 RUB to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.1241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0260 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1220 to the December average rate of 0.1023, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1241 was up 0.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1241, 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 621 BOB

2017 Average 595 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 491 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 130.02 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1240

0.1003

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 0.1166, compared to 0.1045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1166

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0111 BOB (High: 0.1208 / Low: 0.1098). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 BOB (High: 0.1225 / Low: 0.1195).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0111

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1215) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1185), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+2.61%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1215

2017 Avg (February) 0.1185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1236	0.1201	0.1220
February	0.1241	0.1184	0.1215
March	0.1225	0.1195	0.1210
April	0.1208	0.1098	0.1138
May	0.1129	0.1083	0.1109
June	0.1120	0.1082	0.1101
July	0.1119	0.1081	0.1098
August	0.1098	0.1013	0.1041
September	0.1055	0.0981	0.1023
October	0.1064	0.1033	0.1049
November	0.1053	0.1017	0.1038
December	0.1042	0.0992	0.1023