2020 TOP to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

34.6403 RUB

YEARLY LOW

26.5531 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

31.4082 RUB

2020 TOP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TOP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 34.6403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 26.5531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0872 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.9421 to the December average rate of 32.3940, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 34.6403 was up 13.99% compared to the 2019 peak of 30.3901, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 173,201 RUB

2019 Average 141,228 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 132,765 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,436.01 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

34.1840

26.2837

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 30.0895, compared to 32.7270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6375 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.0895

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.7270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.6871 RUB (High: 34.1248 / Low: 28.4377). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9796 RUB (High: 31.1211 / Low: 30.1415).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.6871

June Spread (Stable) ±0.9796

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 1.0087 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 33.3964) against the same month in 2019 (average: 27.5561), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8403 (+21.19%).

2020 Avg (November) 33.3964

2019 Avg (November) 27.5561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	27.6168	26.5531	26.9421
February	28.7812	27.1461	27.7108
March	34.1248	28.4377	31.7433
April	33.5094	31.3941	32.0834
May	32.7302	30.6162	31.5330
June	31.1211	30.1415	30.5243
July	32.7198	30.8234	31.3680
August	33.0912	31.8607	32.3867
September	34.2275	32.5164	33.2913
October	34.1721	32.9306	33.5256
November	34.6403	32.8223	33.3964
December	33.2892	31.9050	32.3940