YEARLY HIGH
5.2568 RUB
YEARLY LOW
3.9467 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6865 RUB

2020 MVR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MVR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 5.2568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 3.9467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3101 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0038 to the December average rate of 4.8000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.2568 was up 17.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.4696, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,284 RUB
2019 Average 20,944 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 19,733 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,550.70 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.1387
3.9007
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 4.5067, compared to 4.8664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3597 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.9896 RUB (High: 5.2568 / Low: 4.2672). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1772 RUB (High: 4.9073 / Low: 4.7301).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9896
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1772

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 0.2152 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 4.8298) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.2204), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6094 (+14.44%).

2020 Avg (March) 4.8298
2019 Avg (March) 4.2204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1381 3.9467 4.0038
February 4.3026 4.0702 4.1541
March 5.2568 4.2672 4.8298
April 5.1072 4.7314 4.8602
May 4.8685 4.5405 4.7037
June 4.6196 4.3982 4.4885
July 4.8274 4.5777 4.6427
August 4.9073 4.7301 4.7941
September 5.1427 4.7758 4.9370
October 5.1507 4.9478 5.0356
November 5.2326 4.8982 4.9889
December 4.9346 4.7440 4.8000