YEARLY HIGH
92.4794 RUB
YEARLY LOW
80.5827 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
87.2190 RUB

2021 EUR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the EUR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 92.4794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 80.5827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.8967 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 90.6299 to the December average rate of 83.4949, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 92.4794 was down 1.42% compared to the 2020 peak of 93.8090, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 462,397 RUB
2020 Average 413,418 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 402,914 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,483.71 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

91.8305
81.8724
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 89.5657, compared to 84.8724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.6932 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 89.5657
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 84.8724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 3.8912 RUB (High: 84.4739 / Low: 80.5827). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2497 RUB (High: 90.4999 / Low: 89.2502).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.8912
May Spread (Stable) ±1.2497

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.1025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 91.0006) against the same month in 2020 (average: 81.4409), the exchange rate shifted by +9.5597 (+11.74%).

2021 Avg (April) 91.0006
2020 Avg (April) 81.4409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 92.3648 88.7563 90.6299
February 91.9443 88.8457 89.9078
March 90.5640 86.7617 88.6870
April 92.4794 89.8696 91.0006
May 90.4999 89.2502 89.8135
June 89.8602 86.1613 87.3552
July 88.5480 86.7517 87.4419
August 87.3315 85.9448 86.5726
September 86.9365 84.2046 85.8048
October 84.4739 80.5827 82.7022
November 85.5283 81.8641 83.2183
December 85.0676 82.9456 83.4949