YEARLY HIGH
0.3976 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.3352 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3736 UAH

2020 RUB to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.3976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 0.3352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0624 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3906 to the December average rate of 0.3808, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3976 was down 6.71% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4262, 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 1,988 UAH
2019 Average 1,995 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 1,676 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 312.07 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3941
0.3525
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to UAH 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 0.3743, compared to 0.3730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3743
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0418 UAH (High: 0.3770 / Low: 0.3352). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 UAH (High: 0.3843 / Low: 0.3740).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0418
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

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 0.0271 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.3906) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4182), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0275 (-6.59%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.3906
2019 Avg (January) 0.4182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3976 0.3814 0.3906
February 0.3941 0.3686 0.3831
March 0.3770 0.3352 0.3560
April 0.3720 0.3518 0.3628
May 0.3826 0.3547 0.3683
June 0.3902 0.3748 0.3851
July 0.3913 0.3726 0.3821
August 0.3801 0.3629 0.3726
September 0.3755 0.3572 0.3685
October 0.3714 0.3586 0.3654
November 0.3763 0.3549 0.3685
December 0.3843 0.3740 0.3808