YEARLY HIGH
0.1043 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0681 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0818 BOB

2023 RUB to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RUB to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.1043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.0681.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0362 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0988 to the December average rate of 0.0760, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.1043 was down 20.28% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.1309, 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 522 BOB
2022 Average 511 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 341 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181.13 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.1016
0.0684
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 0.0898, compared to 0.0739 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0898
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0739

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.0106 BOB (High: 0.1043 / Low: 0.0938). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 BOB (High: 0.0729 / Low: 0.0701).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.0988) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0900), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0088 (+9.78%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.0988
2022 Avg (January) 0.0900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1043 0.0938 0.0988
February 0.0988 0.0908 0.0941
March 0.0922 0.0885 0.0904
April 0.0891 0.0844 0.0853
May 0.0909 0.0850 0.0873
June 0.0858 0.0778 0.0829
July 0.0781 0.0748 0.0762
August 0.0748 0.0691 0.0721
September 0.0729 0.0701 0.0714
October 0.0743 0.0681 0.0712
November 0.0783 0.0739 0.0762
December 0.0785 0.0745 0.0760