YEARLY HIGH
0.0245 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0220 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0231 AZN

2021 RUB to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RUB to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 0.0245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 0.0220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0228 to the December average rate of 0.0230, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0245 was down 12.28% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0279, 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 122 AZN
2020 Average 118 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 110 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.54 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0240
0.0222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to AZN 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 0.0229, compared to 0.0233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0229
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0015 AZN (High: 0.0240 / Low: 0.0225). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AZN (High: 0.0235 / Low: 0.0232).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 0.0239) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0219), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+8.67%).

2021 Avg (October) 0.0239
2020 Avg (October) 0.0219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0232 0.0223 0.0228
February 0.0232 0.0223 0.0229
March 0.0234 0.0222 0.0228
April 0.0229 0.0220 0.0224
May 0.0232 0.0226 0.0230
June 0.0237 0.0231 0.0234
July 0.0233 0.0228 0.0230
August 0.0233 0.0229 0.0231
September 0.0235 0.0232 0.0233
October 0.0245 0.0234 0.0239
November 0.0240 0.0225 0.0233
December 0.0232 0.0227 0.0230