2020 RUB to ARS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 RUB to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the RUB to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.1370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.7811.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3558 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9685 to the December average rate of 1.1161, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1370 was up 17.56% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9672, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
RUB to ARS 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 0.9297, compared to 1.0221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0923 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1606 ARS (High: 0.9417 / Low: 0.7811). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0299 ARS (High: 1.0185 / Low: 0.9886).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1056 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.1161) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9516), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1646 (+17.29%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.9790 | 0.9421 | 0.9685 |
| February | 0.9697 | 0.9309 | 0.9547 |
| March | 0.9417 | 0.7811 | 0.8491 |
| April | 0.9123 | 0.8187 | 0.8749 |
| May | 0.9755 | 0.8745 | 0.9285 |
| June | 1.0185 | 0.9886 | 1.0028 |
| July | 1.0141 | 0.9729 | 0.9977 |
| August | 1.0044 | 0.9728 | 0.9914 |
| September | 1.0089 | 0.9604 | 0.9882 |
| October | 1.0265 | 0.9828 | 0.9995 |
| November | 1.0703 | 0.9765 | 1.0396 |
| December | 1.1370 | 1.0716 | 1.1161 |