YEARLY HIGH
608.0117 IRR
YEARLY LOW
543.8138 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
572.1485 IRR

2021 RUB to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RUB to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 608.0117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 543.8138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 64.1979 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 565.3705 to the December average rate of 572.2624, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 608.0117 was down 34.38% compared to the 2020 peak of 926.6153, 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 3,040,058 IRR
2020 Average 2,930,748 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 2,719,069 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 320,989.32 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

595.9180
549.6467
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RUB to IRR 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: JanтАУJun) was 566.6641, compared to 577.6328 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 10.9687 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 566.6641
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 577.6328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 37.7887 IRR (High: 597.1204 / Low: 559.3317). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.9932 IRR (High: 584.0664 / Low: 575.0732).

November Spread (Volatile) ┬▒37.7887
September Spread (Stable) ┬▒8.9932

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 12.8668 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.8668

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 592.0621) against the same month in 2020 (average: 542.8269), the exchange rate shifted by +49.2352 (+9.07%).

2021 Avg (October) 592.0621
2020 Avg (October) 542.8269

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Month High Low Average
January 574.1719 552.4967 565.3705
February 573.8956 552.3561 566.4315
March 578.6014 549.6620 565.0273
April 565.9396 543.8138 553.5026
May 575.4496 559.2272 569.4608
June 586.6290 572.4646 580.1918
July 576.2863 563.3025 569.9513
August 577.6318 567.1679 573.3446
September 584.0664 575.0732 578.9812
October 608.0117 579.7609 592.0621
November 597.1204 559.3317 579.1953
December 576.3032 565.2373 572.2624