YEARLY HIGH
0.0160 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0114 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0131 CHF

2020 RUB to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.0114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0157 to the December average rate of 0.0120, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0160 was down 0.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0160, 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 80 CHF
2019 Average 77 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 57 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.74 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0161
0.0114
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to CHF 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 0.0140, compared to 0.0122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0025 CHF (High: 0.0145 / Low: 0.0120). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 CHF (High: 0.0119 / Low: 0.0115).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0157) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0148), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+5.70%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0157
2019 Avg (January) 0.0148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0160 0.0151 0.0157
February 0.0155 0.0145 0.0152
March 0.0145 0.0120 0.0129
April 0.0133 0.0123 0.0130
May 0.0137 0.0128 0.0133
June 0.0141 0.0133 0.0137
July 0.0134 0.0123 0.0131
August 0.0126 0.0120 0.0123
September 0.0124 0.0116 0.0120
October 0.0119 0.0115 0.0118
November 0.0121 0.0114 0.0118
December 0.0122 0.0117 0.0120