YEARLY HIGH
0.0279 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0210 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0237 AZN

2020 RUB to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.0210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0069 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0275 to the December average rate of 0.0230, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0279 was up 1.36% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0275, 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 140 AZN
2019 Average 132 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 105 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.36 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0281
0.0214
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to AZN 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 0.0246, compared to 0.0227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0047 AZN (High: 0.0257 / Low: 0.0210). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 AZN (High: 0.0234 / Low: 0.0225).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0275) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0255), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+7.81%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0275
2019 Avg (January) 0.0255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0279 0.0266 0.0275
February 0.0271 0.0255 0.0265
March 0.0257 0.0210 0.0229
April 0.0233 0.0216 0.0227
May 0.0243 0.0226 0.0234
June 0.0250 0.0239 0.0246
July 0.0241 0.0229 0.0238
August 0.0234 0.0225 0.0231
September 0.0231 0.0215 0.0224
October 0.0223 0.0214 0.0219
November 0.0226 0.0211 0.0222
December 0.0233 0.0224 0.0230