YEARLY HIGH
0.1430 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.1066 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1237 RUB

2020 CRC to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CRC to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.1430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.1066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0364 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1089 to the December average rate of 0.1222, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1430 was up 20.11% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1190, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 715 RUB
2019 Average 551 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 533 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181.93 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1337
0.1066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.1220, compared to 0.1253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1220
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0273 RUB (High: 0.1430 / Low: 0.1157). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 RUB (High: 0.1309 / Low: 0.1263).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0273
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

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 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1308) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1081), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0227 (+20.97%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1308
2019 Avg (March) 0.1081

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1132 0.1066 0.1089
February 0.1172 0.1108 0.1128
March 0.1430 0.1157 0.1308
April 0.1360 0.1274 0.1314
May 0.1337 0.1232 0.1280
June 0.1228 0.1181 0.1203
July 0.1274 0.1210 0.1229
August 0.1274 0.1224 0.1247
September 0.1314 0.1237 0.1273
October 0.1309 0.1263 0.1286
November 0.1325 0.1243 0.1262
December 0.1258 0.1205 0.1222