YEARLY HIGH
29.9550 RUB
YEARLY LOW
22.5771 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.7510 RUB

2020 XCD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XCD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 29.9550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 22.5771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3780 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.8963 to the December average rate of 27.3756, 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 29.9550 was up 17.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 25.5683, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 149,775 RUB
2019 Average 119,686 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 112,885 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,889.92 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

29.2857
22.3154
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 25.7600, compared to 27.7420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9820 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.7600
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.7420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.4543 RUB (High: 29.9550 / Low: 24.5008). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0282 RUB (High: 27.9818 / Low: 26.9537).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.4543
August Spread (Stable) ±1.0282

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 1.2850 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2850

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 27.6014) against the same month in 2019 (average: 24.1399), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4616 (+14.34%).

2020 Avg (March) 27.6014
2019 Avg (March) 24.1399

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.6721 22.5771 22.8963
February 24.6928 23.2686 23.7514
March 29.9550 24.5008 27.6014
April 29.1211 27.0304 27.7303
May 27.9227 25.9573 26.9327
June 26.3409 25.2079 25.6478
July 27.5259 26.0854 26.4620
August 27.9818 26.9537 27.3304
September 29.3047 27.2315 28.1426
October 29.3693 28.1943 28.7049
November 29.8170 27.9204 28.4364
December 28.1192 27.0329 27.3756