YEARLY HIGH
45.5228 RUB
YEARLY LOW
40.8564 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.3378 RUB

2021 AZN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AZN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 45.5228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 40.8564.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6664 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.7925 to the December average rate of 43.4285, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 45.5228 was down 4.26% compared to the 2020 peak of 47.5507, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 227,614 RUB
2020 Average 212,389 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 204,282 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,331.89 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

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AZN 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 43.7017, compared to 42.9739 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7278 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.7017
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.9739

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 2.8468 RUB (High: 44.4385 / Low: 41.5918). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6600 RUB (High: 43.1550 / Low: 42.4949).

November Spread (Volatile) Âą2.8468
September Spread (Stable) Âą0.6600

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 1.2559 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2559

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 44.7322) against the same month in 2020 (average: 44.0191), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7131 (+1.62%).

2021 Avg (April) 44.7322
2020 Avg (April) 44.0191

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Month High Low Average
January 44.8074 43.1159 43.7925
February 44.8188 43.1366 43.7097
March 45.0759 42.7858 43.8252
April 45.5228 43.7431 44.7322
May 44.2681 43.0390 43.4763
June 43.2445 42.2003 42.6746
July 43.9478 43.0087 43.4691
August 43.6911 42.9060 43.2484
September 43.1550 42.4949 42.8571
October 42.7915 40.8564 41.9298
November 44.4385 41.5918 42.9106
December 43.9951 43.1375 43.4285