YEARLY HIGH
1.5045 RUB
YEARLY LOW
1.1474 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2793 RUB

2020 DOP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DOP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 1.5045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.1474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3571 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1636 to the December average rate of 1.2719, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.5045 was up 9.75% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.3709, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,523 RUB
2019 Average 6,303 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 5,737 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,785.74 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.4048
1.1416
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 1.2740, compared to 1.2846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2689 RUB (High: 1.5045 / Low: 1.2357). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0493 RUB (High: 1.1967 / Low: 1.1474).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2689
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0493

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 0.1222 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.3828) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2878), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0950 (+7.38%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.3828
2019 Avg (March) 1.2878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1967 1.1474 1.1636
February 1.2447 1.1801 1.2020
March 1.5045 1.2357 1.3828
April 1.4574 1.3381 1.3826
May 1.3876 1.2408 1.3176
June 1.2285 1.1787 1.1954
July 1.2699 1.2076 1.2243
August 1.2949 1.2421 1.2633
September 1.3547 1.2605 1.3013
October 1.3575 1.3041 1.3277
November 1.3771 1.2935 1.3190
December 1.3067 1.2559 1.2719