YEARLY HIGH
0.0178 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0162 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0170 CAD

2021 RUB to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RUB to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 0.0178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 0.0162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0171 to the December average rate of 0.0173, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0178 was down 16.73% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0214, 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 89 CAD
2020 Average 93 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 81 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.25 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0176
0.0163
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to CAD 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 0.0168, compared to 0.0172 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) 0.0168
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0008 CAD (High: 0.0172 / Low: 0.0164). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 CAD (High: 0.0165 / Low: 0.0162).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 0.0174) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0170), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+2.47%).

2021 Avg (October) 0.0174
2020 Avg (October) 0.0170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0174 0.0168 0.0171
February 0.0173 0.0168 0.0171
March 0.0172 0.0164 0.0169
April 0.0167 0.0162 0.0164
May 0.0165 0.0162 0.0164
June 0.0171 0.0164 0.0169
July 0.0171 0.0167 0.0169
August 0.0173 0.0169 0.0171
September 0.0175 0.0172 0.0174
October 0.0178 0.0173 0.0174
November 0.0176 0.0168 0.0172
December 0.0175 0.0169 0.0173