2020 RUB to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1694 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.9168 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0288 BTN

2020 RUB to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1.1694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.9168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2526 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1513 to the December average rate of 0.9953, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1694 was up 1.53% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1517, 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 5,847 BTN

2019 Average 5,440 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 4,584 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,263.19 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1716

0.9277

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to BTN 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 1.0688, compared to 0.9888 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0800 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0688

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9888

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1884 BTN (High: 1.1052 / Low: 0.9168). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0322 BTN (High: 0.9673 / Low: 0.9351).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1884

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0322

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 0.1136 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.1513) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0587), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0925 (+8.74%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.1513

2019 Avg (January) 1.0587

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1694	1.1142	1.1513
February	1.1321	1.0786	1.1135
March	1.1052	0.9168	0.9998
April	1.0425	0.9577	1.0162
May	1.0770	0.9882	1.0392
June	1.1096	1.0618	1.0927
July	1.0703	1.0046	1.0480
August	1.0266	0.9813	1.0096
September	0.9871	0.9292	0.9654
October	0.9673	0.9351	0.9480
November	0.9814	0.9239	0.9663
December	1.0103	0.9695	0.9953