YEARLY HIGH
60.9497 RUB
YEARLY LOW
46.6951 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.9237 RUB

2020 CAD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 60.9497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 46.6951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.2546 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.3120 to the December average rate of 57.7606, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 60.9497 was up 19.19% compared to the 2019 peak of 51.1381, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 304,748 RUB
2019 Average 243,784 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 233,476 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,272.87 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

59.9043
46.1673
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 50.9274, compared to 56.9201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.9928 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.9274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.9201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 6.7036 RUB (High: 56.1758 / Low: 49.4722). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6292 RUB (High: 58.8803 / Low: 57.2511).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.7036
December Spread (Stable) ±1.6292

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.3019 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 58.7595) against the same month in 2019 (average: 48.2325), the exchange rate shifted by +10.5271 (+21.83%).

2020 Avg (November) 58.7595
2019 Avg (November) 48.2325

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.3282 46.6951 47.3120
February 49.8215 47.3296 48.3231
March 56.1758 49.4722 53.4704
April 55.6111 52.6254 53.3159
May 53.3851 50.9354 52.0140
June 52.4405 50.6607 51.1289
July 55.4684 51.9465 52.9392
August 57.5444 54.5438 55.7919
September 59.2862 56.3727 57.5401
October 59.5841 57.9110 58.7295
November 60.9497 57.9937 58.7595
December 58.8803 57.2511 57.7606