YEARLY HIGH
1.1370 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.7811 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9759 ARS

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,685 ARS
2019 Average 3,731 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 3,906 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,779.12 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1428
0.8224
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9297
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1606
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0299

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.1161
2019 Avg (December) 0.9516

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