2020 SOS to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1391 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.1043 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1244 RUB

2020 SOS to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SOS to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.1391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.1043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0348 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1066 to the December average rate of 0.1273, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1391 was up 16.20% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1197, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 696 RUB

2019 Average 558 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 522 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 173.99 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1362

0.1039

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SOS 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 0.1198, compared to 0.1291 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1198

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0252 RUB (High: 0.1391 / Low: 0.1139). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 RUB (High: 0.1092 / Low: 0.1043).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0252

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

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 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1281) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1125), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0156 (+13.90%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1281

2019 Avg (March) 0.1125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1092	0.1043	0.1066
February	0.1142	0.1081	0.1102
March	0.1391	0.1139	0.1281
April	0.1355	0.1261	0.1291
May	0.1307	0.1207	0.1254
June	0.1228	0.1174	0.1193
July	0.1273	0.1213	0.1232
August	0.1308	0.1257	0.1275
September	0.1367	0.1273	0.1309
October	0.1363	0.1312	0.1335
November	0.1390	0.1301	0.1322
December	0.1309	0.1253	0.1273