2020 RUB to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

30.9385 BIF

YEARLY LOW

23.3597 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.6004 BIF

2020 RUB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 30.9385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 23.3597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5787 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.4613 to the December average rate of 26.2585, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 30.9385 was up 1.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 30.3707, 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 154,692 BIF

2019 Average 142,429 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 116,799 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,893.72 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

31.0130

24.3927

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to BIF 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 27.3899, compared to 25.8109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5789 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.3899

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.8109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.1568 BIF (High: 28.5166 / Low: 23.3597). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9461 BIF (High: 27.9215 / Low: 26.9753).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.1568

June Spread (Stable) ±0.9461

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 3.9549 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9549

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 30.4613) against the same month in 2019 (average: 27.0591), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4022 (+12.57%).

2020 Avg (January) 30.4613

2019 Avg (January) 27.0591

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	30.9385	29.5584	30.4613
February	29.9910	28.3216	29.4208
March	28.5166	23.3597	25.4659
April	26.0489	24.0792	25.3087
May	27.1985	25.0407	26.1632
June	27.9215	26.9753	27.5192
July	27.2364	25.9107	26.9092
August	26.4716	25.5107	26.1131
September	26.2159	24.3971	25.4026
October	25.3939	24.4419	24.9444
November	25.6897	24.0479	25.2377
December	26.6029	25.5517	26.2585