YEARLY HIGH
0.2850 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.2112 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2398 MDL

2020 RUB to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.2850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.2112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0738 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2808 to the December average rate of 0.2324, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2850 was down 1.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2900, 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 1,425 MDL
2019 Average 1,355 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 1,056 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 369.10 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2871
0.2117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to MDL 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 0.2541, compared to 0.2255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0286 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2541
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0427 MDL (High: 0.2632 / Low: 0.2205). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 MDL (High: 0.2231 / Low: 0.2141).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0427
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

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 0.0360 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0360

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.2808) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2567), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0241 (+9.40%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.2808
2019 Avg (January) 0.2567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2850 0.2706 0.2808
February 0.2779 0.2631 0.2736
March 0.2632 0.2205 0.2376
April 0.2489 0.2321 0.2419
May 0.2490 0.2363 0.2431
June 0.2535 0.2389 0.2476
July 0.2442 0.2224 0.2371
August 0.2286 0.2195 0.2240
September 0.2237 0.2123 0.2186
October 0.2231 0.2141 0.2180
November 0.2274 0.2112 0.2228
December 0.2364 0.2256 0.2324