2020 BTN to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0908 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.8551 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9757 RUB

2020 BTN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BTN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 1.0908. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.8551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2356 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8687 to the December average rate of 1.0048, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0908 was up 9.88% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9927, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,454 RUB

2019 Average 4,598 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 4,276 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,178.23 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0735

0.8501

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.9388, compared to 1.0127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0739 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9388

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1859 RUB (High: 1.0908 / Low: 0.9049). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0356 RUB (High: 1.0694 / Low: 1.0338).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1859

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0356

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 0.0476 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0476

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.0032) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9389), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0643 (+6.84%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.0032

2019 Avg (March) 0.9389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8975	0.8551	0.8687
February	0.9271	0.8834	0.8982
March	1.0908	0.9049	1.0032
April	1.0442	0.9593	0.9843
May	1.0119	0.9285	0.9628
June	0.9418	0.9013	0.9152
July	0.9954	0.9343	0.9544
August	1.0190	0.9741	0.9907
September	1.0762	1.0131	1.0361
October	1.0694	1.0338	1.0549
November	1.0824	1.0190	1.0350
December	1.0315	0.9898	1.0048