YEARLY HIGH
5.8510 MRO
YEARLY LOW
4.4099 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9633 MRO

2020 RUB to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 5.8510. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 4.4099.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4411 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7700 to the December average rate of 4.8259, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.8510 was up 1.36% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.7723, 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 29,255 MRO
2019 Average 27,603 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 22,049 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,205.51 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.8867
4.4858
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to MRO 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 5.1604, compared to 4.7661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3944 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1604
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7661

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.9817 MRO (High: 5.3916 / Low: 4.4099). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1801 MRO (High: 4.9009 / Low: 4.7208).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9817
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1801

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 0.7565 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7565

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 5.7700) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.3518), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4182 (+7.81%).

2020 Avg (January) 5.7700
2019 Avg (January) 5.3518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8510 5.5803 5.7700
February 5.6771 5.3496 5.5630
March 5.3916 4.4099 4.8065
April 4.8870 4.5361 4.7651
May 5.0890 4.7308 4.9071
June 5.2403 5.0149 5.1509
July 5.0640 4.7990 4.9926
August 4.9009 4.7208 4.8339
September 4.8509 4.5077 4.6953
October 4.6852 4.4978 4.6025
November 4.7312 4.4303 4.6464
December 4.8865 4.6978 4.8259