YEARLY HIGH
43.0141 RUB
YEARLY LOW
38.6049 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.9450 RUB

2021 AWG to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AWG to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 43.0141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 38.6049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4092 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.3831 to the December average rate of 41.0241, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 43.0141 was down 4.36% compared to the 2020 peak of 44.9750, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 215,071 RUB
2020 Average 200,882 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 193,024 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,046.11 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

42.5305
39.3482
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 41.2916, compared to 40.5984 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6931 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.2916
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.5984

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 2.6950 RUB (High: 41.9838 / Low: 39.2888). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6123 RUB (High: 40.7655 / Low: 40.1531).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.6950
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6123

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.1901 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1901

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 42.2654) against the same month in 2020 (average: 41.6349), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6304 (+1.51%).

2021 Avg (April) 42.2654
2020 Avg (April) 41.6349

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.3381 40.7398 41.3831
February 42.3273 40.7594 41.2981
March 42.5918 40.4279 41.4100
April 43.0141 41.3324 42.2654
May 41.8169 40.6672 41.0752
June 40.8386 39.8415 40.3175
July 41.5259 40.6386 41.0681
August 41.2776 40.5302 40.8581
September 40.7655 40.1531 40.4871
October 40.4333 38.6049 39.6134
November 41.9838 39.2888 40.5399
December 41.5509 40.7297 41.0241