YEARLY HIGH
143.1180 SLL
YEARLY LOW
93.9163 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
127.6854 SLL

2020 RUB to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 143.1180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 93.9163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.2017 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 121.0212 to the December average rate of 136.9079, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 143.1180 was down 2.42% compared to the 2019 peak of 146.6667, 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 715,590 SLL
2019 Average 618,238 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 469,582 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 246,008.28 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

144.4003
98.5366
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to SLL 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 122.8287, compared to 132.5422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.7134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 122.8287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 132.5422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 36.3148 SLL (High: 132.9207 / Low: 96.6059). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2972 SLL (High: 135.0334 / Low: 130.7362).

April Spread (Volatile) ±36.3148
August Spread (Stable) ±4.2972

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 15.7468 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.7468

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 140.5783) against the same month in 2019 (average: 129.7595), the exchange rate shifted by +10.8189 (+8.34%).

2020 Avg (June) 140.5783
2019 Avg (June) 129.7595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 122.7234 116.9943 121.0212
February 120.0893 113.9934 118.1054
March 114.8362 93.9163 102.3586
April 132.9207 96.6059 120.5657
May 139.0575 128.6069 134.3432
June 143.1180 136.6813 140.5783
July 138.1807 131.8005 136.5517
August 135.0334 130.7362 133.3221
September 134.3384 123.6466 129.6646
October 130.7699 125.0971 127.5845
November 137.5784 123.8833 131.2221
December 139.4414 132.9407 136.9079