YEARLY HIGH
12.0430 RUB
YEARLY LOW
8.8169 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.4889 RUB

2020 CNY to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 12.0430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 8.8169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2261 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9363 to the December average rate of 11.3121, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 12.0430 was up 19.69% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.0621, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 301,074 RUB
2019 Average 234,208 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 220,422 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,652.25 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.9091
8.6661
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 9.8927, compared to 11.0851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1924 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.8927
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.0182 RUB (High: 11.4872 / Low: 9.4690). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4058 RUB (High: 9.2227 / Low: 8.8169).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.0182
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4058

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4601 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4601

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 11.6389) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.0932), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5457 (+28.00%).

2020 Avg (November) 11.6389
2019 Avg (November) 9.0932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.2227 8.8169 8.9363
February 9.5444 8.9973 9.1752
March 11.4872 9.4690 10.6113
April 11.0842 10.3294 10.5982
May 10.6850 9.8288 10.2476
June 10.0754 9.6261 9.7874
July 10.6649 9.9755 10.2013
August 10.9820 10.4674 10.6581
September 11.6263 10.7776 11.1619
October 11.8621 11.3763 11.5379
November 12.0430 11.4480 11.6389
December 11.6012 11.1595 11.3121