YEARLY HIGH
1.7593 XPF
YEARLY LOW
1.2721 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4570 XPF

2020 RUB to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 1.7593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 1.2721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4873 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7370 to the December average rate of 1.3252, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7593 was up 1.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.7391, 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 8,797 XPF
2019 Average 8,241 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 6,360 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,436.33 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.7799
1.2644
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to XPF 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 1.5645, compared to 1.3496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5645
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2707 XPF (High: 1.6177 / Low: 1.3470). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0375 XPF (High: 1.3218 / Low: 1.2843).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2707
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0375

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 0.2533 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2533

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.7370) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.5666), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1703 (+10.87%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.7370
2019 Avg (January) 1.5666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7593 1.6812 1.7370
February 1.7362 1.6215 1.7035
March 1.6177 1.3470 1.4502
April 1.5008 1.3845 1.4657
May 1.5351 1.4268 1.5007
June 1.5530 1.4921 1.5299
July 1.5063 1.3619 1.4569
August 1.3911 1.3328 1.3658
September 1.3600 1.2863 1.3315
October 1.3218 1.2843 1.3073
November 1.3292 1.2721 1.3110
December 1.3469 1.2898 1.3252