YEARLY HIGH
0.1145 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0840 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1035 BOB

2016 RUB to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.1145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0840.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0306 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0903 to the December average rate of 0.1116, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1145 was down 18.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1404, 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 573 BOB
2015 Average 570 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 420 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 152.79 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1138
0.0871
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 0.0986, compared to 0.1084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0986
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0108 BOB (High: 0.0947 / Low: 0.0840). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 BOB (High: 0.1113 / Low: 0.1092).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1116) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0986), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0130 (+13.18%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1116
2015 Avg (December) 0.0986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0947 0.0840 0.0903
February 0.0913 0.0867 0.0893
March 0.1015 0.0930 0.0979
April 0.1066 0.0999 0.1033
May 0.1065 0.1028 0.1046
June 0.1084 0.1030 0.1059
July 0.1095 0.1038 0.1071
August 0.1084 0.1034 0.1066
September 0.1097 0.1050 0.1073
October 0.1113 0.1092 0.1104
November 0.1091 0.1050 0.1071
December 0.1145 0.1077 0.1116