YEARLY HIGH
0.3234 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.2437 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2888 RUB

2020 YER to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the YER to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.3234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.2437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0797 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2472 to the December average rate of 0.2956, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3234 was up 17.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2761, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,617 RUB
2019 Average 1,292 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 1,219 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 398.55 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3161
0.2409
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.2781, compared to 0.2995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2781
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0589 RUB (High: 0.3234 / Low: 0.2645). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 RUB (High: 0.3021 / Low: 0.2910).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0589
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

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 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2980) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2606), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0374 (+14.34%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2980
2019 Avg (March) 0.2606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2555 0.2437 0.2472
February 0.2666 0.2512 0.2564
March 0.3234 0.2645 0.2980
April 0.3144 0.2919 0.2994
May 0.3014 0.2802 0.2907
June 0.2844 0.2721 0.2769
July 0.2971 0.2816 0.2857
August 0.3021 0.2910 0.2950
September 0.3163 0.2940 0.3038
October 0.3170 0.3043 0.3099
November 0.3219 0.3014 0.3070
December 0.3035 0.2920 0.2956