YEARLY HIGH
2.5372 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.9632 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2471 PKR

2020 RUB to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 2.5372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 1.9632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5740 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5008 to the December average rate of 2.1667, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.5372 was down 2.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.5997, 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 12,686 PKR
2019 Average 11,620 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 9,816 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,870.17 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.5435
2.0312
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to PKR 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 2.3045, compared to 2.1897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3045
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3665 PKR (High: 2.3298 / Low: 1.9632). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0839 PKR (High: 2.4308 / Low: 2.3469).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3665
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0839

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 0.2764 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2764

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 2.5008) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.0907), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4101 (+19.61%).

2020 Avg (January) 2.5008
2019 Avg (January) 2.0907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5372 2.4142 2.5008
February 2.4553 2.3122 2.4058
March 2.3298 1.9632 2.1294
April 2.2822 2.0967 2.1972
May 2.3137 2.1170 2.2045
June 2.4308 2.3469 2.3895
July 2.3822 2.2534 2.3385
August 2.3178 2.2295 2.2760
September 2.2471 2.0967 2.1835
October 2.1368 2.0215 2.0994
November 2.1208 1.9873 2.0739
December 2.1953 2.1000 2.1667