YEARLY HIGH
0.0596 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0450 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0506 QAR

2020 RUB to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.0450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0147 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0588 to the December average rate of 0.0492, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0596 was up 1.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0588, 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 298 QAR
2019 Average 282 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 225 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73.37 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

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0.0457
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RUB to QAR 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 0.0526, compared to 0.0486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0526
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0100 QAR (High: 0.0550 / Low: 0.0450). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 QAR (High: 0.0478 / Low: 0.0459).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0588) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0546), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0043 (+7.81%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0588
2019 Avg (January) 0.0546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0596 0.0569 0.0588
February 0.0579 0.0546 0.0567
March 0.0550 0.0450 0.0490
April 0.0498 0.0463 0.0486
May 0.0519 0.0482 0.0501
June 0.0534 0.0511 0.0525
July 0.0517 0.0489 0.0509
August 0.0501 0.0481 0.0493
September 0.0495 0.0460 0.0479
October 0.0478 0.0459 0.0469
November 0.0483 0.0452 0.0474
December 0.0498 0.0479 0.0492