YEARLY HIGH
0.0164 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0124 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0139 USD

2020 RUB to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.0124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0162 to the December average rate of 0.0135, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0164 was up 1.36% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0162, 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 82 USD
2019 Average 77 USD
Yearly Trough Low 62 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.18 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0165
0.0126
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to USD 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 0.0145, compared to 0.0134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0027 USD (High: 0.0151 / Low: 0.0124). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 USD (High: 0.0137 / Low: 0.0132).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0162) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0150), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+7.81%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0162
2019 Avg (January) 0.0150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0164 0.0156 0.0162
February 0.0159 0.0150 0.0156
March 0.0151 0.0124 0.0135
April 0.0137 0.0127 0.0133
May 0.0143 0.0133 0.0137
June 0.0147 0.0140 0.0144
July 0.0142 0.0134 0.0140
August 0.0137 0.0132 0.0135
September 0.0136 0.0126 0.0132
October 0.0131 0.0126 0.0129
November 0.0133 0.0124 0.0130
December 0.0137 0.0132 0.0135