2020 RUB to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

353.3650 STD

YEARLY LOW

261.1126 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

299.3785 STD

2020 RUB to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 353.3650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 261.1126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 92.2524 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 348.4737 to the December average rate of 279.4737, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 353.3650 was up 1.36% compared to the 2019 peak of 348.6167, 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 1,766,825 STD

2019 Average 1,647,980 STD

Yearly Trough Low 1,305,563 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 461,261.88 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

356.2566

262.8627

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to STD 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 317.2118, compared to 281.5451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 35.6667 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 317.2118

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 281.5451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 59.6293 STD (High: 333.0500 / Low: 273.4207). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.9834 STD (High: 274.5431 / Low: 263.5597).

March Spread (Volatile) ±59.6293

October Spread (Stable) ±10.9834

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 44.3074 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -44.3074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 348.4737) against the same month in 2019 (average: 315.5713), the exchange rate shifted by +32.9024 (+10.43%).

2020 Avg (January) 348.4737

2019 Avg (January) 315.5713

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	353.3650	337.0190	348.4737
February	348.0791	330.4608	341.8662
March	333.0500	273.4207	297.5589
April	301.8530	281.2507	294.3685
May	314.3277	292.2073	303.0922
June	323.6720	309.0517	317.9113
July	312.0787	287.4156	304.8371
August	292.6009	277.3437	285.8833
September	284.9851	265.5628	275.7157
October	274.5431	263.5597	270.6455
November	276.9891	261.1126	272.7154
December	285.8687	269.8525	279.4737