YEARLY HIGH
3.0848 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.5176 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6014 ETB

2021 RUB to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RUB to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 3.0848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 0.5176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5672 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5292 to the December average rate of 0.7365, the exchange rate registered a net change of 39.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.0848 was up 479.70% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5321, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,424 ETB
2020 Average 2,422 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 2,588 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,836.05 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.7572
0.5085
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RUB to ETB 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 0.5553, compared to 0.6475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0922 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5553
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 2.4406 ETB (High: 3.0848 / Low: 0.6441). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 ETB (High: 0.6386 / Low: 0.6233).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.4406
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.7365) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5232), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2133 (+40.76%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.7365
2020 Avg (December) 0.5232

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5384 0.5181 0.5292
February 0.5469 0.5176 0.5359
March 0.5565 0.5279 0.5433
April 0.5629 0.5342 0.5474
May 0.5928 0.5598 0.5767
June 0.6071 0.5884 0.5993
July 0.6064 0.5872 0.5960
August 0.6229 0.6030 0.6135
September 0.6386 0.6233 0.6320
October 0.6791 0.6357 0.6560
November 0.6695 0.6254 0.6513
December 3.0848 0.6441 0.7365