YEARLY HIGH
6.2251 KZT
YEARLY LOW
5.1727 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7363 KZT

2020 RUB to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 6.2251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 5.1727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0524 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1296 to the December average rate of 5.6900, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.2251 was up 0.80% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.1760, 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 31,126 KZT
2019 Average 29,618 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 25,864 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,261.85 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.1886
5.4803
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to KZT 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 5.8294, compared to 5.6432 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1862 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8294
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6432

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6782 KZT (High: 5.8509 / Low: 5.1727). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1657 KZT (High: 5.6195 / Low: 5.4538).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6782
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1657

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.2768 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2768

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 6.1296) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.6743), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4554 (+8.02%).

2020 Avg (January) 6.1296
2019 Avg (January) 5.6743

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.2251 5.9315 6.1296
February 6.0308 5.6711 5.8890
March 5.8509 5.1727 5.6122
April 5.8782 5.6626 5.7813
May 5.8711 5.6085 5.7553
June 5.8999 5.7031 5.8090
July 5.8469 5.6673 5.7731
August 5.7805 5.5585 5.6864
September 5.7011 5.4405 5.5886
October 5.6195 5.4538 5.5394
November 5.6562 5.4043 5.5816
December 5.7529 5.5418 5.6900