YEARLY HIGH
926.6153 IRR
YEARLY LOW
520.1038 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
586.3294 IRR

2020 RUB to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 926.6153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 520.1038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 406.5115 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 680.5343 to the December average rate of 569.1815, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 926.6153 was up 36.11% compared to the 2019 peak of 680.7962, 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 4,633,076 IRR
2019 Average 3,259,273 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 2,600,519 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,032,557.68 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

694.3050
529.0562
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to IRR 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 608.7083, compared to 563.9505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 44.7578 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 608.7083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 563.9505

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 360.6118 IRR (High: 926.6153 / Low: 566.0035). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.2390 IRR (High: 578.0192 / Low: 556.7802).

July Spread (Volatile) ±360.6118
August Spread (Stable) ±21.2390

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 89.1044 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -89.1044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 599.7806) against the same month in 2019 (average: 665.6656), the exchange rate shifted by -65.8850 (-9.90%).

2020 Avg (July) 599.7806
2019 Avg (July) 665.6656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 690.0682 658.7067 680.5343
February 669.5609 630.8889 656.1671
March 635.8869 520.1038 567.0627
April 576.3774 534.9982 562.0040
May 600.2067 557.9895 578.8870
June 618.0496 592.5021 607.5948
July 926.6153 566.0035 599.7806
August 578.0192 556.7802 570.1032
September 572.1208 531.6456 553.7681
October 552.5847 530.4767 542.8269
November 558.0058 522.5119 548.0425
December 576.3254 554.0605 569.1815