YEARLY HIGH
93.8090 RUB
YEARLY LOW
67.8276 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
82.6410 RUB

2020 EUR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EUR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 93.8090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 67.8276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.9813 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.7065 to the December average rate of 90.0593, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 93.8090 was up 18.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 79.1985, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 469,045 RUB
2019 Average 362,254 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 339,138 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 129,906.68 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

93.5428
66.4487
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 76.7219, compared to 88.5601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.8382 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 76.7219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 88.5601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 14.8241 RUB (High: 88.5886 / Low: 73.7645). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6352 RUB (High: 92.9142 / Low: 90.2790).

March Spread (Volatile) ±14.8241
October Spread (Stable) ±2.6352

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.8921 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8921

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 91.0358) against the same month in 2019 (average: 70.5632), the exchange rate shifted by +20.4726 (+29.01%).

2020 Avg (November) 91.0358
2019 Avg (November) 70.5632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 70.9809 67.8276 68.7065
February 73.5923 68.7314 70.0778
March 88.5886 73.7645 82.5507
April 86.1907 79.5141 81.4409
May 83.6331 77.7371 79.5488
June 79.9756 76.8370 78.0065
July 87.6225 79.2213 81.9640
August 89.5374 85.7832 87.3805
September 92.7733 87.7443 89.6361
October 92.9142 90.2790 91.2850
November 93.8090 89.7738 91.0358
December 92.5194 88.5956 90.0593