YEARLY HIGH
0.0038 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0028 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0034 RUB

2020 STD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the STD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 0.0038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0029 to the December average rate of 0.0036, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0038 was up 16.67% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0033, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19 RUB
2019 Average 15 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 14 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.00 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0038
0.0028
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STD 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 0.0032, compared to 0.0036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0007 RUB (High: 0.0037 / Low: 0.0030). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 RUB (High: 0.0030 / Low: 0.0028).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.0037) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0030), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+23.85%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.0037
2019 Avg (November) 0.0030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0030 0.0028 0.0029
February 0.0030 0.0029 0.0029
March 0.0037 0.0030 0.0034
April 0.0036 0.0033 0.0034
May 0.0034 0.0032 0.0033
June 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031
July 0.0035 0.0032 0.0033
August 0.0036 0.0034 0.0035
September 0.0038 0.0035 0.0036
October 0.0038 0.0036 0.0037
November 0.0038 0.0036 0.0037
December 0.0037 0.0035 0.0036