YEARLY HIGH
145.5591 LAK
YEARLY LOW
109.9974 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
125.9157 LAK

2020 RUB to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 145.5591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 109.9974.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.5617 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 143.5844 to the December average rate of 125.5393, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 145.5591 was up 1.53% compared to the 2019 peak of 143.3706, 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 727,795 LAK
2019 Average 673,142 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 549,987 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 177,808.51 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

146.0260
116.7267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to LAK 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 129.2836, compared to 122.5477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.7359 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 129.2836
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 122.5477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 24.3729 LAK (High: 134.3703 / Low: 109.9974). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3404 LAK (High: 124.6367 / Low: 120.2963).

March Spread (Volatile) ±24.3729
August Spread (Stable) ±4.3404

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 18.6440 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.6440

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 143.5844) against the same month in 2019 (average: 128.2536), the exchange rate shifted by +15.3308 (+11.95%).

2020 Avg (January) 143.5844
2019 Avg (January) 128.2536

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 145.5591 138.8824 143.5844
February 141.3024 133.5463 138.6483
March 134.3703 109.9974 120.0043
April 122.7999 113.6185 119.6472
May 128.5088 118.4809 123.6734
June 132.2557 126.9000 130.1439
July 128.1951 121.9250 126.5896
August 124.6367 120.2963 123.1266
September 123.6245 116.5914 120.1546
October 121.4291 116.6028 119.1683
November 122.9401 114.9193 120.7079
December 127.1035 122.0848 125.5393