YEARLY HIGH
0.0568 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0424 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0478 ILS

2020 RUB to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.0424.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0144 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0559 to the December average rate of 0.0439, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0568 was down 1.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0576, 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 284 ILS
2019 Average 275 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 212 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.16 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0571
0.0425
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to ILS 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 0.0506, compared to 0.0451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0506
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0077 ILS (High: 0.0525 / Low: 0.0448). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 ILS (High: 0.0444 / Low: 0.0429).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0077
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0559) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0553), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+1.20%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0559
2019 Avg (January) 0.0553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0568 0.0539 0.0559
February 0.0547 0.0521 0.0535
March 0.0525 0.0448 0.0483
April 0.0491 0.0458 0.0476
May 0.0500 0.0465 0.0483
June 0.0509 0.0486 0.0498
July 0.0489 0.0458 0.0480
August 0.0468 0.0450 0.0460
September 0.0462 0.0436 0.0450
October 0.0444 0.0429 0.0438
November 0.0444 0.0424 0.0437
December 0.0445 0.0426 0.0439