YEARLY HIGH
21.2749 RUB
YEARLY LOW
19.0851 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.2269 RUB

2021 QAR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the QAR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 21.2749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 19.0851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1898 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.4507 to the December average rate of 20.2827, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 21.2749 was down 4.31% compared to the 2020 peak of 22.2343, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 106,374 RUB
2020 Average 99,306 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 95,425 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,949.06 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

21.0303
19.4500
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 20.4108, compared to 20.0430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3678 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.4108
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.0430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 1.3226 RUB (High: 20.7512 / Low: 19.4286). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4004 RUB (High: 20.5415 / Low: 20.1411).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.3226
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.5938 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5938

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 20.8986) against the same month in 2020 (average: 20.5824), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3162 (+1.54%).

2021 Avg (April) 20.8986
2020 Avg (April) 20.5824

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.9307 20.1405 20.4507
February 20.9381 20.1400 20.4179
March 21.0561 19.9863 20.4661
April 21.2749 20.4335 20.8986
May 20.6788 20.0530 20.3048
June 20.2006 19.7129 19.9268
July 20.5292 19.8403 20.2770
August 20.4072 19.7153 20.1086
September 20.1579 19.7567 19.9688
October 19.9899 19.0851 19.5817
November 20.7512 19.4286 20.0393
December 20.5415 20.1411 20.2827