YEARLY HIGH
0.0900 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0678 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0803 RUB

2020 KPW to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KPW to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.0900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0678.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0222 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0688 to the December average rate of 0.0822, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0900 was up 17.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0768, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 450 RUB
2019 Average 359 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 339 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110.77 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0879
0.0670
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0774, compared to 0.0833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0774
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0833

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0164 RUB (High: 0.0900 / Low: 0.0736). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 RUB (High: 0.0840 / Low: 0.0809).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0164
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0829) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0725), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0104 (+14.34%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0829
2019 Avg (March) 0.0725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0711 0.0678 0.0688
February 0.0741 0.0699 0.0713
March 0.0900 0.0736 0.0829
April 0.0874 0.0812 0.0833
May 0.0838 0.0779 0.0809
June 0.0791 0.0757 0.0770
July 0.0827 0.0783 0.0795
August 0.0840 0.0809 0.0821
September 0.0880 0.0818 0.0845
October 0.0882 0.0847 0.0862
November 0.0895 0.0838 0.0854
December 0.0844 0.0812 0.0822