YEARLY HIGH
9.2530 RUB
YEARLY LOW
6.9774 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2630 RUB

2020 SVC to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SVC to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 9.2530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 6.9774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2756 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0712 to the December average rate of 8.4545, 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 9.2530 was up 16.88% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.9163, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 46,265 RUB
2019 Average 36,971 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 34,887 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,378.09 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.0454
6.8918
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 7.9576, compared to 8.5684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.5684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.6884 RUB (High: 9.2530 / Low: 7.5646). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3185 RUB (High: 8.6459 / Low: 8.3273).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.6884
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3185

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 0.3990 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3990

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 8.5287) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.4579), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0707 (+14.36%).

2020 Avg (March) 8.5287
2019 Avg (March) 7.4579

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.3127 6.9774 7.0712
February 7.6297 7.1877 7.3359
March 9.2530 7.5646 8.5287
April 8.9904 8.3510 8.5674
May 8.6809 8.0204 8.3207
June 8.1343 7.7865 7.9218
July 8.4976 8.0558 8.1732
August 8.6459 8.3273 8.4418
September 9.0518 8.4141 8.6921
October 9.0720 8.7073 8.8659
November 9.2072 8.6234 8.7832
December 8.6827 8.3471 8.4545