YEARLY HIGH
0.0119 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0088 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0100 XDR

2020 RUB to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0119. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.0088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0117 to the December average rate of 0.0094, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0119 was up 1.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0117, 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 59 XDR
2019 Average 56 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 44 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.42 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0120
0.0089
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to XDR 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 0.0105, compared to 0.0094 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) 0.0105
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0019 XDR (High: 0.0110 / Low: 0.0090). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 XDR (High: 0.0093 / Low: 0.0089).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0117) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0107), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+9.14%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0117
2019 Avg (January) 0.0107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0119 0.0114 0.0117
February 0.0116 0.0109 0.0114
March 0.0110 0.0090 0.0098
April 0.0100 0.0093 0.0098
May 0.0104 0.0097 0.0101
June 0.0106 0.0102 0.0105
July 0.0103 0.0095 0.0101
August 0.0097 0.0094 0.0096
September 0.0096 0.0090 0.0093
October 0.0093 0.0089 0.0091
November 0.0093 0.0088 0.0092
December 0.0095 0.0092 0.0094