YEARLY HIGH
1.6634 RUB
YEARLY LOW
1.2071 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4593 RUB

2020 PHP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PHP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 1.6634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 1.2071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4563 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2173 to the December average rate of 1.5387, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.6634 was up 26.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.3169, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 415,850 RUB
2019 Average 312,409 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 301,768 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114,082.53 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.6377
1.1790
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 1.3751, compared to 1.5435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1684 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3751
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5435

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2692 RUB (High: 1.5719 / Low: 1.3027). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0471 RUB (High: 1.2542 / Low: 1.2071).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2692
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0471

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 0.0559 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0559

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 1.5930) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2591), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3339 (+26.52%).

2020 Avg (November) 1.5930
2019 Avg (November) 1.2591

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2542 1.2071 1.2173
February 1.3094 1.2391 1.2634
March 1.5719 1.3027 1.4648
April 1.5449 1.4439 1.4793
May 1.5104 1.3907 1.4407
June 1.4287 1.3663 1.3848
July 1.5126 1.4176 1.4475
August 1.5559 1.4844 1.5145
September 1.6358 1.5139 1.5677
October 1.6388 1.5722 1.5995
November 1.6634 1.5670 1.5930
December 1.5829 1.5195 1.5387