YEARLY HIGH
0.1355 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1003 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1145 SBD

2020 RUB to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.1355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.1003.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0353 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1339 to the December average rate of 0.1087, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1355 was up 0.94% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1343, 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 678 SBD
2019 Average 634 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 501 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 176.25 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1368
0.1018
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to SBD 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 0.1199, compared to 0.1090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1199
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0268 SBD (High: 0.1290 / Low: 0.1021). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 SBD (High: 0.1135 / Low: 0.1093).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0268
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 0.0171 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1339) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1215), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0123 (+10.13%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1339
2019 Avg (January) 0.1215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1355 0.1292 0.1339
February 0.1314 0.1237 0.1286
March 0.1290 0.1021 0.1115
April 0.1139 0.1055 0.1110
May 0.1188 0.1096 0.1144
June 0.1225 0.1173 0.1203
July 0.1187 0.1109 0.1164
August 0.1135 0.1093 0.1118
September 0.1123 0.1029 0.1076
October 0.1062 0.1019 0.1047
November 0.1065 0.1003 0.1050
December 0.1103 0.1057 0.1087