2020 SAR to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.5687 RUB

YEARLY LOW

16.2626 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.2649 RUB

2020 SAR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 21.5687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 16.2626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3062 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.4942 to the December average rate of 19.7205, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 21.5687 was up 16.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 18.5512, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 107,844 RUB

2019 Average 86,242 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 81,313 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,530.77 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

21.1008

16.0754

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to RUB 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 18.5412, compared to 19.9886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4473 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.5412

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.9886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.9215 RUB (High: 21.5687 / Low: 17.6472). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7386 RUB (High: 20.1616 / Low: 19.4230).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.9215

August Spread (Stable) ±0.7386

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.9038 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 19.8650) against the same month in 2019 (average: 17.3948), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4703 (+14.20%).

2020 Avg (March) 19.8650

2019 Avg (March) 17.3948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.0524	16.2626	16.4942
February	17.7874	16.7617	17.1111
March	21.5687	17.6472	19.8650
April	20.9198	19.4311	19.9309
May	20.0899	18.6766	19.3750
June	18.9773	18.1572	18.4712
July	19.8343	18.7945	19.0661
August	20.1616	19.4230	19.6941
September	21.1168	19.6202	20.2777
October	21.1644	20.3169	20.6820
November	21.4865	20.1190	20.4910
December	20.2612	19.4776	19.7205