YEARLY HIGH
4072.5243 VEF
YEARLY LOW
3069.4539 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3454.6537 VEF

2020 RUB to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 4072.5243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 3069.4539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1003.0703 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4016.1525 to the December average rate of 3359.0181, 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 4072.5243 was up 1.36% compared to the 2019 peak of 4017.7995, 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 20,362,621 VEF
2019 Average 19,212,743 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 15,347,270 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,015,351.75 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4097.4120
3122.2975
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to VEF 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 3591.8991, compared to 3317.4082 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 274.4909 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3591.8991
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3317.4082

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 683.3082 VEF (High: 3752.7621 / Low: 3069.4539). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 125.3445 VEF (High: 3411.2488 / Low: 3285.9043).

March Spread (Volatile) ±683.3082
August Spread (Stable) ±125.3445

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 526.5693 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -526.5693

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 4016.1525) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3725.0995), the exchange rate shifted by +291.0530 (+7.81%).

2020 Avg (January) 4016.1525
2019 Avg (January) 3725.0995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4072.5243 3884.1367 4016.1525
February 3951.4927 3723.5869 3872.1233
March 3752.7621 3069.4539 3345.5540
April 3401.5592 3157.3552 3316.7433
May 3542.1909 3292.8626 3415.5570
June 3647.4929 3490.6078 3585.2645
July 3524.7967 3340.3366 3475.0625
August 3411.2488 3285.9043 3364.5871
September 3376.4385 3137.5693 3268.1367
October 3261.1365 3130.6713 3203.5571
November 3293.1375 3083.6657 3234.0879
December 3401.2524 3269.8539 3359.0181