YEARLY HIGH
110.5378 RUB
YEARLY LOW
98.2342 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
105.0293 RUB

2021 XDR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XDR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 110.5378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 98.2342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.3036 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 107.3827 to the December average rate of 103.5168, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 110.5378 was down 2.75% compared to the 2020 peak of 113.6669, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 552,689 RUB
2020 Average 503,949 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 491,171 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,517.87 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

109.4719
99.9449
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 106.7050, compared to 103.3537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3513 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 106.7050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 103.3537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 6.0197 RUB (High: 105.7621 / Low: 99.7424). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4919 RUB (High: 105.4131 / Low: 103.9211).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.0197
August Spread (Stable) ±1.4919

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.8094 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 108.6780) against the same month in 2020 (average: 102.2033), the exchange rate shifted by +6.4747 (+6.34%).

2021 Avg (April) 108.6780
2020 Avg (April) 102.2033

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 109.6617 105.7292 107.3827
February 109.6519 105.8503 107.0527
March 109.1935 104.1844 106.4452
April 110.5378 106.8002 108.6780
May 108.1939 105.7199 106.4691
June 106.3948 103.1206 104.2023
July 106.3991 104.2983 105.2597
August 105.4131 103.9211 104.5349
September 104.3064 102.4834 103.5482
October 102.6535 98.2342 100.7388
November 105.7621 99.7424 102.5236
December 104.8510 102.8195 103.5168