YEARLY HIGH
0.1273 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0959 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1078 HKD

2020 RUB to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.1273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.0959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0314 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1256 to the December average rate of 0.1048, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1273 was up 1.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1259, 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 637 HKD
2019 Average 606 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 480 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 156.98 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1282
0.0974
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to HKD 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 0.1122, compared to 0.1035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0215 HKD (High: 0.1174 / Low: 0.0959). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 HKD (High: 0.1064 / Low: 0.1025).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0215
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

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 0.0166 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1256) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1175), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+6.88%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1256
2019 Avg (January) 0.1175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1273 0.1214 0.1256
February 0.1235 0.1168 0.1212
March 0.1174 0.0959 0.1046
April 0.1061 0.0985 0.1035
May 0.1105 0.1027 0.1066
June 0.1138 0.1089 0.1118
July 0.1099 0.1042 0.1084
August 0.1064 0.1025 0.1049
September 0.1053 0.0979 0.1019
October 0.1017 0.0977 0.0999
November 0.1027 0.0962 0.1009
December 0.1061 0.1020 0.1048