YEARLY HIGH
40.4775 RUB
YEARLY LOW
30.5078 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.1479 RUB

2020 BBD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 40.4775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 30.5078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.9697 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.9392 to the December average rate of 36.9919, 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 40.4775 was up 17.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 34.5498, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 202,388 RUB
2019 Average 161,729 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 152,539 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,848.42 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

39.5730
30.1543
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 34.8088, compared to 37.4870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6782 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.8088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.4870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 7.3702 RUB (High: 40.4775 / Low: 33.1073). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3894 RUB (High: 37.8111 / Low: 36.4218).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.3702
August Spread (Stable) ±1.3894

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 1.7363 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7363

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 37.2971) against the same month in 2019 (average: 32.6200), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6771 (+14.34%).

2020 Avg (March) 37.2971
2019 Avg (March) 32.6200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.9875 30.5078 30.9392
February 33.3667 31.4423 32.0947
March 40.4775 33.1073 37.2971
April 39.3506 36.5256 37.4713
May 37.7313 35.0754 36.3935
June 35.5938 34.0628 34.6572
July 37.1950 35.2485 35.7575
August 37.8111 36.4218 36.9309
September 39.5988 36.7973 38.0284
October 39.6860 38.0983 38.7881
November 40.2910 37.7281 38.4254
December 37.9967 36.5288 36.9919