YEARLY HIGH
0.0574 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0366 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0464 RUB

2021 MMK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MMK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.0574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.0366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0209 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0560 to the December average rate of 0.0415, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0574 was down 8.26% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0626, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 287 RUB
2020 Average 264 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 183 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104.41 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0578
0.0360
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.0509, compared to 0.0418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0509
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0072 RUB (High: 0.0550 / Low: 0.0478). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 RUB (High: 0.0421 / Low: 0.0412).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 0.0531) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0443), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0088 (+19.92%).

2021 Avg (February) 0.0531
2020 Avg (February) 0.0443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0573 0.0550 0.0560
February 0.0574 0.0520 0.0531
March 0.0544 0.0516 0.0529
April 0.0550 0.0478 0.0530
May 0.0484 0.0445 0.0463
June 0.0447 0.0436 0.0441
July 0.0455 0.0444 0.0449
August 0.0452 0.0443 0.0447
September 0.0446 0.0388 0.0414
October 0.0395 0.0366 0.0378
November 0.0422 0.0387 0.0408
December 0.0421 0.0412 0.0415