YEARLY HIGH
0.0849 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0396 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0479 RUB

2020 LBP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LBP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 0.0849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0453 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0409 to the December average rate of 0.0488, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0849 was up 85.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0459, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 425 RUB
2019 Average 214 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 198 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 226.55 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0523
0.0399
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0461, compared to 0.0497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0461
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0384 RUB (High: 0.0849 / Low: 0.0466). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 RUB (High: 0.0500 / Low: 0.0482).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0384
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 0.0485) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0419), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+15.77%).

2020 Avg (July) 0.0485
2019 Avg (July) 0.0419

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0423 0.0396 0.0409
February 0.0441 0.0416 0.0424
March 0.0731 0.0438 0.0502
April 0.0516 0.0483 0.0495
May 0.0499 0.0464 0.0481
June 0.0470 0.0417 0.0457
July 0.0849 0.0466 0.0485
August 0.0500 0.0482 0.0488
September 0.0523 0.0487 0.0502
October 0.0525 0.0503 0.0512
November 0.0532 0.0497 0.0507
December 0.0502 0.0482 0.0488