YEARLY HIGH
3.1359 LRD
YEARLY LOW
2.0460 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6677 LRD

2020 RUB to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 3.1359. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 2.0460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0899 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0942 to the December average rate of 2.1801, the exchange rate registered a net change of -29.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.1359 was down 5.99% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.3356, 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 15,680 LRD
2019 Average 14,421 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 10,230 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,449.49 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.1877
2.0664
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to LRD 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 2.8439, compared to 2.4915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3524 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8439
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4915

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5379 LRD (High: 2.9837 / Low: 2.4458). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1012 LRD (High: 2.7367 / Low: 2.6355).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5379
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1012

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 0.4003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 3.0942) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.3854), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7088 (+29.71%).

2020 Avg (January) 3.0942
2019 Avg (January) 2.3854

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1359 3.0310 3.0942
February 3.1113 2.9622 3.0629
March 2.9837 2.4458 2.6625
April 2.7121 2.5158 2.6440
May 2.8310 2.6255 2.7277
June 2.9211 2.7996 2.8723
July 2.8271 2.6788 2.7872
August 2.7367 2.6355 2.6987
September 2.7081 2.5111 2.6187
October 2.5828 2.3056 2.5044
November 2.3212 2.0460 2.1598
December 2.2210 2.0758 2.1801