YEARLY HIGH
0.0328 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0247 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0278 BBD

2020 RUB to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.0247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0081 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0323 to the December average rate of 0.0270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0328 was up 1.36% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0323, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 164 BBD
2019 Average 155 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 124 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.37 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0330
0.0251
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to BBD 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 0.0289, compared to 0.0267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0289
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0267

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0055 BBD (High: 0.0302 / Low: 0.0247). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BBD (High: 0.0275 / Low: 0.0264).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0323) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0300), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+7.81%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0323
2019 Avg (January) 0.0300

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0328 0.0313 0.0323
February 0.0318 0.0300 0.0312
March 0.0302 0.0247 0.0269
April 0.0274 0.0254 0.0267
May 0.0285 0.0265 0.0275
June 0.0294 0.0281 0.0289
July 0.0284 0.0269 0.0280
August 0.0275 0.0264 0.0271
September 0.0272 0.0253 0.0263
October 0.0262 0.0252 0.0258
November 0.0265 0.0248 0.0260
December 0.0274 0.0263 0.0270