2021 BBD to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

38.7127 RUB

YEARLY LOW

34.7444 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

36.8545 RUB

2021 BBD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BBD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 38.7127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 34.7444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9683 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.2448 to the December average rate of 36.9266, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 38.7127 was down 4.36% compared to the 2020 peak of 40.4775, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 193,564 RUB

2020 Average 180,796 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 173,722 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,841.50 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

38.2787

35.4189

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BBD 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 37.1647, compared to 36.5443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.1647

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.5443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 2.4209 RUB (High: 37.7906 / Low: 35.3698). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5613 RUB (High: 36.6991 / Low: 36.1378).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.4209

September Spread (Stable) ±0.5613

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 1.0680 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0680

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 38.0404) against the same month in 2020 (average: 37.4713), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5691 (+1.52%).

2021 Avg (April) 38.0404

2020 Avg (April) 37.4713

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	38.1043	36.6658	37.2448
February	38.1140	36.6835	37.1708
March	38.3327	36.3852	37.2690
April	38.7127	37.1992	38.0404
May	37.6457	36.6005	36.9724
June	36.7752	35.8873	36.2906
July	37.3734	36.5747	36.9662
August	37.1550	36.4873	36.7785
September	36.6991	36.1378	36.4458
October	36.3900	34.7444	35.6572
November	37.7906	35.3698	36.4913
December	37.3958	36.6669	36.9266