YEARLY HIGH
0.8285 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.6012 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6903 PHP

2020 RUB to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.8285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.6012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2273 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8216 to the December average rate of 0.6500, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8285 was down 0.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8291, 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 4,142 PHP
2019 Average 4,002 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 3,006 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,136.37 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8412
0.6057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to PHP 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 0.7319, compared to 0.6488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0831 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7319
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6488

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1315 PHP (High: 0.7676 / Low: 0.6362). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0258 PHP (High: 0.6360 / Low: 0.6102).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1315
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0258

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 0.1063 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.8216) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7861), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0355 (+4.51%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.8216
2019 Avg (January) 0.7861

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8285 0.7973 0.8216
February 0.8070 0.7637 0.7917
March 0.7676 0.6362 0.6854
April 0.6926 0.6473 0.6762
May 0.7191 0.6621 0.6945
June 0.7319 0.6999 0.7222
July 0.7054 0.6611 0.6910
August 0.6737 0.6427 0.6604
September 0.6606 0.6113 0.6381
October 0.6360 0.6102 0.6253
November 0.6382 0.6012 0.6279
December 0.6581 0.6318 0.6500