YEARLY HIGH
9.9546 RUB
YEARLY LOW
8.9360 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.4832 RUB

2021 HKD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the HKD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 9.9546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 8.9360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0186 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6076 to the December average rate of 9.4694, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 9.9546 was down 4.53% compared to the 2020 peak of 10.4266, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 248,865 RUB
2020 Average 233,106 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 223,401 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,463.99 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

9.8543
9.1040
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 9.5768, compared to 9.3897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1871 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5768
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.3897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.6118 RUB (High: 9.6923 / Low: 9.0805). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1525 RUB (High: 9.4407 / Low: 9.2882).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6118
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1525

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 0.2694 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2694

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 9.7918) against the same month in 2020 (average: 9.6680), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1238 (+1.28%).

2021 Avg (April) 9.7918
2020 Avg (April) 9.6680

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.8301 9.4579 9.6076
February 9.8337 9.4631 9.5884
March 9.8686 9.3721 9.5991
April 9.9546 9.5841 9.7918
May 9.6934 9.4312 9.5224
June 9.4786 9.2486 9.3512
July 9.6224 9.4117 9.5155
August 9.5414 9.3831 9.4501
September 9.4407 9.2882 9.3688
October 9.3481 8.9360 9.1665
November 9.6923 9.0805 9.3678
December 9.5935 9.4032 9.4694