YEARLY HIGH
1.3641 RUB
YEARLY LOW
1.2325 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2917 RUB

2021 DOP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the DOP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 1.3641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 1.2325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1316 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2801 to the December average rate of 1.2978, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.3641 was down 9.34% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.5045, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,820 RUB
2020 Average 6,398 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 6,162 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 658.08 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.3454
1.2579
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 1.2956, compared to 1.2878 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2878

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0829 RUB (High: 1.3354 / Low: 1.2524). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0201 RUB (High: 1.2950 / Low: 1.2749).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0829
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0201

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0387 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0387

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 1.3381) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.3826), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0445 (-3.22%).

2021 Avg (April) 1.3381
2020 Avg (April) 1.3826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3149 1.2579 1.2801
February 1.3138 1.2674 1.2828
March 1.3462 1.2718 1.3003
April 1.3641 1.3085 1.3381
May 1.3237 1.2829 1.2994
June 1.2917 1.2592 1.2731
July 1.3110 1.2830 1.2967
August 1.3050 1.2753 1.2893
September 1.2950 1.2749 1.2867
October 1.2914 1.2325 1.2652
November 1.3354 1.2524 1.2908
December 1.3161 1.2845 1.2978