2020 BBD to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

40.4775 RUB

YEARLY LOW

30.5078 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

36.1479 RUB

2020 BBD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 40.4775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 30.5078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.9697 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.9392 to the December average rate of 36.9919, 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 40.4775 was up 17.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 34.5498, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 202,388 RUB

2019 Average 161,729 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 152,539 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,848.42 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

39.5730

30.1543

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 34.8088, compared to 37.4870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6782 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.8088

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.4870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 7.3702 RUB (High: 40.4775 / Low: 33.1073). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3894 RUB (High: 37.8111 / Low: 36.4218).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.3702

August Spread (Stable) ±1.3894

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 1.7363 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7363

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 37.2971) against the same month in 2019 (average: 32.6200), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6771 (+14.34%).

2020 Avg (March) 37.2971

2019 Avg (March) 32.6200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	31.9875	30.5078	30.9392
February	33.3667	31.4423	32.0947
March	40.4775	33.1073	37.2971
April	39.3506	36.5256	37.4713
May	37.7313	35.0754	36.3935
June	35.5938	34.0628	34.6572
July	37.1950	35.2485	35.7575
August	37.8111	36.4218	36.9309
September	39.5988	36.7973	38.0284
October	39.6860	38.0983	38.7881
November	40.2910	37.7281	38.4254
December	37.9967	36.5288	36.9919