YEARLY HIGH
0.0669 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0516 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0584 MYR

2020 RUB to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.0669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.0516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0153 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0659 to the December average rate of 0.0548, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0669 was up 0.04% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0669, 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 335 MYR
2019 Average 320 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 258 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76.59 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0672
0.0523
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to MYR 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 0.0613, compared to 0.0555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0613
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0096 MYR (High: 0.0636 / Low: 0.0540). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 MYR (High: 0.0555 / Low: 0.0535).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0659) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0617), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+6.83%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0659
2019 Avg (January) 0.0617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0669 0.0640 0.0659
February 0.0655 0.0631 0.0648
March 0.0636 0.0540 0.0578
April 0.0593 0.0554 0.0581
May 0.0620 0.0570 0.0596
June 0.0626 0.0602 0.0617
July 0.0608 0.0570 0.0596
August 0.0578 0.0551 0.0567
September 0.0564 0.0527 0.0546
October 0.0546 0.0523 0.0535
November 0.0542 0.0516 0.0535
December 0.0555 0.0535 0.0548