YEARLY HIGH
0.2903 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1690 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2370 SCR

2020 RUB to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 0.2903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.1690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1213 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2208 to the December average rate of 0.2865, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2903 was up 31.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2216, 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 1,451 SCR
2019 Average 1,058 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 845 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 606.44 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2968
0.1737
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to SCR 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 0.2215, compared to 0.2525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0310 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2215
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2525

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0648 SCR (High: 0.2397 / Low: 0.1748). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 SCR (High: 0.2541 / Low: 0.2393).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0648
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

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 0.0290 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.2865) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2180), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0685 (+31.44%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.2865
2019 Avg (December) 0.2180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2246 0.2067 0.2208
February 0.2179 0.1990 0.2129
March 0.2070 0.1690 0.1840
April 0.2397 0.1748 0.2188
May 0.2507 0.2175 0.2392
June 0.2607 0.2436 0.2535
July 0.2541 0.2393 0.2469
August 0.2526 0.2365 0.2419
September 0.2431 0.2270 0.2361
October 0.2530 0.2294 0.2384
November 0.2758 0.2398 0.2652
December 0.2903 0.2738 0.2865