YEARLY HIGH
28.6890 BIF
YEARLY LOW
25.1284 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.7978 BIF

2021 RUB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RUB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 28.6890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 25.1284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5606 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.1375 to the December average rate of 27.0498, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 28.6890 was down 7.27% compared to the 2020 peak of 30.9385, 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 143,445 BIF
2020 Average 132,965 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 125,642 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,803.11 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

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RUB to BIF 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 26.3659, compared to 27.2297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8638 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.3659
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.2297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 1.7855 BIF (High: 28.1722 / Low: 26.3868). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4545 BIF (High: 27.2422 / Low: 26.7878).

November Spread (Volatile) Âą1.7855
December Spread (Stable) Âą0.4545

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6178 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6178

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 27.9427) against the same month in 2020 (average: 24.9444), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9983 (+12.02%).

2021 Avg (October) 27.9427
2020 Avg (October) 24.9444

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Month High Low Average
January 26.5978 25.5289 26.1375
February 26.6253 25.4731 26.2425
March 26.8540 25.4908 26.2366
April 26.2848 25.1284 25.6852
May 26.9600 26.0254 26.6321
June 27.5249 26.8626 27.2615
July 27.0853 26.5071 26.8068
August 27.2301 26.6729 26.9711
September 27.5132 27.0491 27.2828
October 28.6890 27.3524 27.9427
November 28.1722 26.3868 27.3249
December 27.2422 26.7878 27.0498