YEARLY HIGH
0.0106 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0070 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0079 RUB

2020 SLL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SLL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.0106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 0.0070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0083 to the December average rate of 0.0073, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0106 was up 15.91% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0092, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53 RUB
2019 Average 41 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 35 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.30 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0101
0.0068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0083, compared to 0.0076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0028 RUB (High: 0.0104 / Low: 0.0075). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 RUB (High: 0.0076 / Low: 0.0074).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0098) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0078), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+26.18%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0098
2019 Avg (March) 0.0078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0085 0.0081 0.0083
February 0.0088 0.0083 0.0085
March 0.0106 0.0087 0.0098
April 0.0104 0.0075 0.0084
May 0.0078 0.0072 0.0074
June 0.0073 0.0070 0.0071
July 0.0076 0.0072 0.0073
August 0.0076 0.0074 0.0075
September 0.0081 0.0074 0.0077
October 0.0080 0.0076 0.0078
November 0.0081 0.0073 0.0076
December 0.0075 0.0072 0.0073