YEARLY HIGH
300.4332 STD
YEARLY LOW
267.0384 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
281.2436 STD

2021 RUB to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RUB to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 300.4332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 267.0384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.3948 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 274.6572 to the December average rate of 287.2878, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 300.4332 was down 14.98% compared to the 2020 peak of 353.3650, 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 1,502,166 STD
2020 Average 1,496,234 STD
Yearly Trough Low 1,335,192 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 166,974.03 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

295.7709
270.5972
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to STD 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 276.7468, compared to 285.7403 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 8.9934 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 276.7468
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 285.7403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 15.4851 STD (High: 295.8183 / Low: 280.3332). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4468 STD (High: 284.2026 / Low: 278.7558).

November Spread (Volatile) ┬▒15.4851
August Spread (Stable) ┬▒5.4468

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 5.3040 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 293.6731) against the same month in 2020 (average: 270.6455), the exchange rate shifted by +23.0275 (+8.51%).

2021 Avg (October) 293.6731
2020 Avg (October) 270.6455

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Month High Low Average
January 279.0932 268.5573 274.6572
February 277.8802 268.4890 274.1659
March 283.4550 269.4798 275.7847
April 278.7435 267.0384 272.6950
May 283.2874 275.4374 280.4580
June 285.8619 279.4605 282.7203
July 282.9690 274.6542 278.7538
August 284.2026 278.7558 281.9060
September 289.0874 282.0082 284.4520
October 300.4332 288.9687 293.6731
November 295.8183 280.3332 288.3690
December 290.0625 283.0123 287.2878