YEARLY HIGH
0.2268 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.1709 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2025 RUB

2020 MRO to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MRO to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.2268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.1709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0559 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1733 to the December average rate of 0.2072, 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 0.2268 was up 17.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1936, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,134 RUB
2019 Average 906 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 855 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 279.26 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2217
0.1689
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.1950, compared to 0.2100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1950
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0413 RUB (High: 0.2268 / Low: 0.1855). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 RUB (High: 0.2118 / Low: 0.2040).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0413
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

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 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2089) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1827), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0262 (+14.34%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2089
2019 Avg (March) 0.1827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1792 0.1709 0.1733
February 0.1869 0.1761 0.1798
March 0.2268 0.1855 0.2089
April 0.2205 0.2046 0.2099
May 0.2114 0.1965 0.2039
June 0.1994 0.1908 0.1942
July 0.2084 0.1975 0.2003
August 0.2118 0.2040 0.2069
September 0.2218 0.2061 0.2130
October 0.2223 0.2134 0.2173
November 0.2257 0.2114 0.2153
December 0.2129 0.2046 0.2072