YEARLY HIGH
0.0126 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0096 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0108 GBP

2020 RUB to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.0096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0124 to the December average rate of 0.0101, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0126 was down 2.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0129, 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 63 GBP
2019 Average 61 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 48 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.87 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0126
0.0096
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to GBP 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 0.0115, compared to 0.0102 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0115
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0102

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0017 GBP (High: 0.0118 / Low: 0.0102). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GBP (High: 0.0117 / Low: 0.0113).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0124) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0116), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+6.40%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0124
2019 Avg (January) 0.0116

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0126 0.0118 0.0124
February 0.0122 0.0117 0.0120
March 0.0118 0.0102 0.0109
April 0.0110 0.0103 0.0108
May 0.0115 0.0106 0.0112
June 0.0117 0.0113 0.0115
July 0.0114 0.0103 0.0110
August 0.0105 0.0100 0.0103
September 0.0104 0.0098 0.0102
October 0.0101 0.0097 0.0099
November 0.0100 0.0096 0.0098
December 0.0103 0.0098 0.0101