YEARLY HIGH
44.9750 RUB
YEARLY LOW
33.8976 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.1639 RUB

2020 AWG to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AWG to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 44.9750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 33.8976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.0774 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.3769 to the December average rate of 41.1021, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 44.9750 was up 17.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 38.3888, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 224,875 RUB
2019 Average 179,674 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 169,488 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,387.13 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

43.9700
33.5048
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG to RUB 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 38.6761, compared to 41.6517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9756 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.6761
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.6517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 8.1891 RUB (High: 44.9750 / Low: 36.7859). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5437 RUB (High: 42.0124 / Low: 40.4687).

March Spread (Volatile) ±8.1891
August Spread (Stable) ±1.5437

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.9293 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 41.4412) against the same month in 2019 (average: 36.2061), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2352 (+14.46%).

2020 Avg (March) 41.4412
2019 Avg (March) 36.2061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.5417 33.8976 34.3769
February 37.0741 34.9358 35.6600
March 44.9750 36.7859 41.4412
April 43.7229 40.5839 41.6349
May 41.9236 38.9727 40.4364
June 39.5486 37.8476 38.5071
July 41.3278 39.1650 39.7289
August 42.0124 40.4687 41.0336
September 43.9986 40.8859 42.2528
October 44.0956 42.3315 43.0979
November 44.7677 41.9201 42.6949
December 42.2186 40.5876 41.1021