YEARLY HIGH
1.1656 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.9240 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0297 INR

2020 RUB to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 1.1656. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.9240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2416 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1519 to the December average rate of 0.9957, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1656 was up 1.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1522, 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 5,828 INR
2019 Average 5,443 INR
Yearly Trough Low 4,620 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,207.78 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1722
0.9281
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to INR 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 1.0702, compared to 0.9891 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0811 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0702
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9891

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1835 INR (High: 1.1097 / Low: 0.9262). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0334 INR (High: 0.9690 / Low: 0.9357).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1835
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0334

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1127 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.1519) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0594), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0925 (+8.73%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.1519
2019 Avg (January) 1.0594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1656 1.1176 1.1519
February 1.1321 1.0808 1.1154
March 1.1097 0.9262 1.0027
April 1.0403 0.9731 1.0174
May 1.0766 1.0009 1.0407
June 1.1078 1.0614 1.0932
July 1.0681 1.0073 1.0476
August 1.0286 0.9818 1.0099
September 0.9926 0.9314 0.9670
October 0.9690 0.9357 0.9484
November 0.9802 0.9240 0.9660
December 1.0093 0.9667 0.9957