2021 RUB to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0288 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0258 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0271 BBD

2021 RUB to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RUB to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 0.0288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 0.0258.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0269 to the December average rate of 0.0271, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0288 was down 12.19% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0328, 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 144 BBD

2020 Average 139 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 129 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.75 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0282

0.0261

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to BBD 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 0.0269, compared to 0.0274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0269

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0018 BBD (High: 0.0283 / Low: 0.0265). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BBD (High: 0.0277 / Low: 0.0272).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 0.0280) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0258), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+8.78%).

2021 Avg (October) 0.0280

2020 Avg (October) 0.0258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0273	0.0262	0.0269
February	0.0273	0.0262	0.0269
March	0.0275	0.0261	0.0268
April	0.0269	0.0258	0.0263
May	0.0273	0.0266	0.0270
June	0.0279	0.0272	0.0276
July	0.0273	0.0268	0.0271
August	0.0274	0.0269	0.0272
September	0.0277	0.0272	0.0274
October	0.0288	0.0275	0.0280
November	0.0283	0.0265	0.0274
December	0.0273	0.0267	0.0271