YEARLY HIGH
1.0553 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.9279 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9973 RUB

2021 INR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the INR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 1.0553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 0.9279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1274 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0189 to the December average rate of 0.9794, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.0553 was down 2.48% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.0822, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 263,832 RUB
2020 Average 243,774 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 231,972 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,860.46 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.0313
0.9446
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 1.0136, compared to 0.9810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0326 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0136
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0540 RUB (High: 1.0077 / Low: 0.9537). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 RUB (High: 1.0161 / Low: 1.0043).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0540
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0386 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0386

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 1.0241) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.0003), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0238 (+2.38%).

2021 Avg (March) 1.0241
2020 Avg (March) 1.0003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0448 1.0033 1.0189
February 1.0454 1.0088 1.0207
March 1.0553 1.0035 1.0241
April 1.0498 1.0000 1.0216
May 1.0161 1.0043 1.0103
June 1.0095 0.9723 0.9860
July 1.0003 0.9827 0.9921
August 1.0043 0.9820 0.9925
September 1.0004 0.9797 0.9904
October 0.9815 0.9279 0.9519
November 1.0077 0.9537 0.9798
December 1.0037 0.9662 0.9794