YEARLY HIGH
1.1344 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.8616 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9391 RUB

2020 KGS to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 1.1344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.8616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2729 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8890 to the December average rate of 0.8862, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1344 was up 12.80% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0057, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,672 RUB
2019 Average 4,676 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 4,308 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,364.32 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0355
0.8726
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.9429, compared to 0.9353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9429
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1865 RUB (High: 1.1344 / Low: 0.9480). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0261 RUB (High: 0.9438 / Low: 0.9177).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1865
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0261

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0765 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.0219) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9498), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0721 (+7.59%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.0219
2019 Avg (March) 0.9498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9183 0.8773 0.8890
February 0.9554 0.9003 0.9193
March 1.1344 0.9480 1.0219
April 1.0490 0.8684 0.9455
May 0.9729 0.9303 0.9517
June 0.9438 0.9177 0.9301
July 0.9705 0.9125 0.9243
August 0.9705 0.9396 0.9539
September 0.9984 0.9437 0.9647
October 0.9879 0.9446 0.9670
November 0.9851 0.8899 0.9155
December 0.9386 0.8616 0.8862