2021 BWP to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 BWP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the BWP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 7.1150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 6.1972.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9178 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7885 to the December average rate of 6.2983, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 7.1150 was up 0.55% compared to the 2020 peak of 7.0757, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
BWP to RUB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 6.8325, compared to 6.4766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3559 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.3645 RUB (High: 6.9602 / Low: 6.5958). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1456 RUB (High: 6.3642 / Low: 6.2185).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2444 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 6.9845) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.1601), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8244 (+13.38%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.9305 | 6.6326 | 6.7885 |
| February | 6.9478 | 6.7550 | 6.8237 |
| March | 6.9602 | 6.5958 | 6.7448 |
| April | 7.1150 | 6.8604 | 6.9845 |
| May | 6.9686 | 6.7832 | 6.8811 |
| June | 6.9165 | 6.6553 | 6.7723 |
| July | 6.8354 | 6.6124 | 6.7211 |
| August | 6.6981 | 6.5415 | 6.6031 |
| September | 6.7065 | 6.4163 | 6.5834 |
| October | 6.4386 | 6.1972 | 6.3390 |
| November | 6.4515 | 6.2151 | 6.3146 |
| December | 6.3642 | 6.2185 | 6.2983 |