YEARLY HIGH
9.3810 CRC
YEARLY LOW
6.9938 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1154 CRC

2020 RUB to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 9.3810. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 6.9938.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3873 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1860 to the December average rate of 8.1829, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.3810 was down 0.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 9.4258, 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 46,905 CRC
2019 Average 45,374 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 34,969 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,936.35 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.3436
7.4524
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to CRC 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 8.2463, compared to 7.9846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2617 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2463
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.6495 CRC (High: 8.6432 / Low: 6.9938). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2782 CRC (High: 7.9168 / Low: 7.6387).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.6495
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2782

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 1.1906 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1906

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 9.1860) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.0465), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1395 (+1.54%).

2020 Avg (January) 9.1860
2019 Avg (January) 9.0465

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.3810 8.8346 9.1860
February 9.0235 8.5357 8.8693
March 8.6432 6.9938 7.6787
April 7.8501 7.3537 7.6100
May 8.1148 7.4769 7.8177
June 8.4692 8.1452 8.3160
July 8.2664 7.8497 8.1405
August 8.1695 7.8497 8.0234
September 8.0818 7.6095 7.8580
October 7.9168 7.6387 7.7797
November 8.0459 7.5445 7.9230
December 8.2957 7.9478 8.1829