2021 GIP to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 GIP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the GIP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 107.1253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 10, dropping to 95.5928.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.5325 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 101.6261 to the December average rate of 98.2895, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 107.1253 was up 2.88% compared to the 2020 peak of 104.1279, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GIP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
GIP 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 103.1832, compared to 99.6265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5567 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 5.2367 RUB (High: 100.8295 / Low: 95.5928). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4971 RUB (High: 102.3137 / Low: 100.8166).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.5750 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 105.2588) against the same month in 2020 (average: 93.0118), the exchange rate shifted by +12.2471 (+13.17%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 104.5932 | 99.8460 | 101.6261 |
| February | 104.6656 | 101.7543 | 103.1358 |
| March | 104.9426 | 101.1394 | 103.2853 |
| April | 107.1253 | 103.8286 | 105.2588 |
| May | 105.0069 | 103.0962 | 104.0870 |
| June | 104.1178 | 100.2441 | 101.7060 |
| July | 103.4920 | 101.1322 | 102.1437 |
| August | 102.3137 | 100.8166 | 101.4661 |
| September | 101.2535 | 97.8644 | 100.1657 |
| October | 98.7634 | 95.6549 | 97.5907 |
| November | 100.8295 | 95.5928 | 98.1031 |
| December | 101.2043 | 97.1097 | 98.2895 |