2020 MDL to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 MDL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the MDL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 4.7354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 3.5088.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2265 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5618 to the December average rate of 4.3031, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.7354 was up 16.98% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.0479, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
MDL to RUB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.9546, compared to 4.4402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4856 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.7357 RUB (High: 4.5355 / Low: 3.7998). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1824 RUB (High: 4.5566 / Low: 4.3742).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1867 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 4.4899) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.6669), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8229 (+22.44%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6949 | 3.5088 | 3.5618 |
| February | 3.8011 | 3.5983 | 3.6563 |
| March | 4.5355 | 3.7998 | 4.2213 |
| April | 4.3083 | 4.0171 | 4.1346 |
| May | 4.2322 | 4.0155 | 4.1138 |
| June | 4.1851 | 3.9448 | 4.0397 |
| July | 4.4965 | 4.0950 | 4.2202 |
| August | 4.5566 | 4.3742 | 4.4654 |
| September | 4.7098 | 4.4694 | 4.5750 |
| October | 4.6702 | 4.4826 | 4.5874 |
| November | 4.7354 | 4.3977 | 4.4899 |
| December | 4.4328 | 4.2299 | 4.3031 |