YEARLY HIGH
0.1134 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0830 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0960 CNY

2020 RUB to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.1134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.0830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0304 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1119 to the December average rate of 0.0884, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1134 was up 0.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1131, 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 567 CNY
2019 Average 534 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 415 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 151.91 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1145
0.0833
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to CNY 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 0.1016, compared to 0.0904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1016
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0186 CNY (High: 0.1056 / Low: 0.0871). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 CNY (High: 0.0896 / Low: 0.0862).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0186
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 0.0145 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1119) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1018), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0101 (+9.93%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1119
2019 Avg (January) 0.1018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1134 0.1084 0.1119
February 0.1111 0.1048 0.1090
March 0.1056 0.0871 0.0946
April 0.0968 0.0902 0.0944
May 0.1017 0.0936 0.0976
June 0.1039 0.0993 0.1022
July 0.1002 0.0938 0.0980
August 0.0955 0.0911 0.0938
September 0.0928 0.0860 0.0896
October 0.0879 0.0843 0.0867
November 0.0874 0.0830 0.0859
December 0.0896 0.0862 0.0884