YEARLY HIGH
0.1133 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0850 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0960 BOB

2020 RUB to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.1133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.0850.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0282 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1118 to the December average rate of 0.0932, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1133 was up 1.41% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1117, 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 566 BOB
2019 Average 534 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 425 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141.20 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1140
0.0867
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 0.0998, compared to 0.0921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0998
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0193 BOB (High: 0.1043 / Low: 0.0850). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 BOB (High: 0.0948 / Low: 0.0913).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0193
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1118) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1036), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0082 (+7.92%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1118
2019 Avg (January) 0.1036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1133 0.1081 0.1118
February 0.1099 0.1036 0.1078
March 0.1043 0.0850 0.0927
April 0.0945 0.0876 0.0920
May 0.0984 0.0908 0.0948
June 0.1015 0.0970 0.0997
July 0.0980 0.0929 0.0966
August 0.0948 0.0913 0.0935
September 0.0938 0.0872 0.0908
October 0.0905 0.0870 0.0890
November 0.0915 0.0859 0.0898
December 0.0943 0.0907 0.0932