YEARLY HIGH
60.8365 MGA
YEARLY LOW
45.9496 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.9082 MGA

2020 RUB to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 60.8365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 45.9496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.8869 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.4955 to the December average rate of 51.6171, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 60.8365 was up 2.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 59.5648, 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 304,182 MGA
2019 Average 280,911 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 229,748 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,434.59 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

60.4351
49.1609
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to MGA 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 54.2086, compared to 51.6077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.2086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.6077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 9.9989 MGA (High: 55.9485 / Low: 45.9496). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9034 MGA (High: 52.8315 / Low: 50.9281).

March Spread (Volatile) ±9.9989
August Spread (Stable) ±1.9034

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 7.6185 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.6185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 59.4955) against the same month in 2019 (average: 53.3558), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1397 (+11.51%).

2020 Avg (January) 59.4955
2019 Avg (January) 53.3558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60.8365 56.6628 59.4955
February 58.6468 55.7952 57.7189
March 55.9485 45.9496 50.1004
April 52.3038 47.6952 50.3718
May 54.2046 50.0405 52.3607
June 56.1944 54.2671 55.2041
July 54.8152 51.1090 53.7618
August 52.8315 50.9281 51.9555
September 52.0901 49.0617 50.7728
October 51.5805 49.4507 50.5014
November 52.3012 48.8055 51.0377
December 52.9234 49.5040 51.6171