YEARLY HIGH
113.6669 RUB
YEARLY LOW
84.1638 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
100.7508 RUB

2020 XDR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 113.6669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 84.1638.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.5031 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 85.3908 to the December average rate of 106.4245, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 113.6669 was up 17.91% compared to the 2019 peak of 96.4047, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 568,335 RUB
2019 Average 447,673 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 420,819 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 147,515.74 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

112.0157
82.9703
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 95.4516, compared to 106.0500 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.5984 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 95.4516
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 106.0500

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 19.3894 RUB (High: 110.6396 / Low: 91.2502). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8969 RUB (High: 88.0606 / Low: 84.1638).

March Spread (Volatile) ±19.3894
January Spread (Stable) ±3.8969

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 3.6617 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6617

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 109.2256) against the same month in 2019 (average: 87.7912), the exchange rate shifted by +21.4344 (+24.42%).

2020 Avg (November) 109.2256
2019 Avg (November) 87.7912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 88.0606 84.1638 85.3908
February 91.5472 86.5267 87.8968
March 110.6396 91.2502 102.2998
April 107.4391 99.7522 102.2033
May 103.4616 96.0420 99.2904
June 98.0722 93.9815 95.6287
July 104.8730 97.2027 99.3735
August 106.7893 102.7184 104.2689
September 111.2818 104.6177 107.4124
October 112.0709 107.8138 109.5953
November 113.6669 107.5528 109.2256
December 109.2662 104.7518 106.4245