YEARLY HIGH
0.2621 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1945 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2199 EGP

2020 RUB to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.2621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.1945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0675 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2570 to the December average rate of 0.2121, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2621 was down 3.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2720, 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 1,310 EGP
2019 Average 1,300 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 973 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 337.64 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2624
0.1971
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to EGP 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 0.2288, compared to 0.2109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2288
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0418 EGP (High: 0.2363 / Low: 0.1945). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 EGP (High: 0.2149 / Low: 0.2061).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0418
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

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 0.0332 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0332

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.2570) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2680), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0110 (-4.11%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.2570
2019 Avg (January) 0.2680

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2621 0.2470 0.2570
February 0.2509 0.2342 0.2444
March 0.2363 0.1945 0.2112
April 0.2161 0.2001 0.2104
May 0.2257 0.2062 0.2167
June 0.2378 0.2269 0.2332
July 0.2287 0.2149 0.2239
August 0.2196 0.2098 0.2158
September 0.2157 0.1990 0.2075
October 0.2064 0.1973 0.2025
November 0.2074 0.1953 0.2037
December 0.2149 0.2061 0.2121