YEARLY HIGH
1.4639 RUB
YEARLY LOW
1.1985 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3346 RUB

2020 SDG to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 1.4639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 1.1985.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2655 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3658 to the December average rate of 1.3385, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.4639 was down 2.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.4941, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,320 RUB
2019 Average 7,048 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 5,992 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,327.35 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.4197
1.2232
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.3134, compared to 1.3558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0424 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2655 RUB (High: 1.4639 / Low: 1.1985). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0508 RUB (High: 1.3675 / Low: 1.3166).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2655
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0508

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1261 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1261

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.3499) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.3698), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0198 (-1.45%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.3499
2019 Avg (March) 1.3698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3961 1.3069 1.3658
February 1.3069 1.2033 1.2396
March 1.4639 1.1985 1.3499
April 1.4225 1.3210 1.3552
May 1.3646 1.2680 1.3159
June 1.2867 1.2325 1.2537
July 1.3452 1.2748 1.2929
August 1.3675 1.3166 1.3355
September 1.4315 1.3308 1.3751
October 1.4359 1.3785 1.4034
November 1.4572 1.3645 1.3895
December 1.3742 1.3211 1.3385