YEARLY HIGH
0.1572 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.1185 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1409 RUB

2020 SYP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SYP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.1572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.1185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0388 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1202 to the December average rate of 0.1443, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1572 was up 17.19% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1342, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 786 RUB
2019 Average 628 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 592 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 193.86 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1545
0.1170
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.1354, compared to 0.1463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0287 RUB (High: 0.1572 / Low: 0.1285). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 RUB (High: 0.1479 / Low: 0.1423).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0287
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

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 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1449) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1267), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0182 (+14.39%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1449
2019 Avg (March) 0.1267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1242 0.1185 0.1202
February 0.1296 0.1221 0.1246
March 0.1572 0.1285 0.1449
April 0.1530 0.1424 0.1459
May 0.1469 0.1366 0.1418
June 0.1387 0.1328 0.1350
July 0.1453 0.1374 0.1394
August 0.1479 0.1423 0.1443
September 0.1547 0.1439 0.1487
October 0.1548 0.1487 0.1514
November 0.1572 0.1471 0.1499
December 0.1482 0.1424 0.1443