YEARLY HIGH
0.0221 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0169 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0192 SGD

2020 RUB to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.0169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0218 to the December average rate of 0.0180, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0221 was up 0.88% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0219, 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 111 SGD
2019 Average 105 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 85 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.83 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0223
0.0171
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to SGD 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 0.0202, compared to 0.0182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0032 SGD (High: 0.0210 / Low: 0.0178). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SGD (High: 0.0178 / Low: 0.0172).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0218) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0203), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+7.39%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0218
2019 Avg (January) 0.0203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0221 0.0213 0.0218
February 0.0220 0.0209 0.0216
March 0.0210 0.0178 0.0191
April 0.0193 0.0182 0.0190
May 0.0202 0.0188 0.0195
June 0.0204 0.0196 0.0201
July 0.0198 0.0185 0.0194
August 0.0188 0.0181 0.0185
September 0.0185 0.0173 0.0180
October 0.0178 0.0172 0.0175
November 0.0178 0.0169 0.0175
December 0.0183 0.0176 0.0180