YEARLY HIGH
0.0105 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0093 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0099 GBP

2021 RUB to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RUB to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 10, valuing the pair at 0.0105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 0.0093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0098 to the December average rate of 0.0102, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0105 was down 16.83% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0126, 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 52 GBP
2020 Average 54 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 47 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.63 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0103
0.0094
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to GBP 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 0.0097, compared to 0.0100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0097
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0005 GBP (High: 0.0105 / Low: 0.0099). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GBP (High: 0.0099 / Low: 0.0098).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.0102) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0098), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+3.54%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.0102
2020 Avg (November) 0.0098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0100 0.0096 0.0098
February 0.0098 0.0096 0.0097
March 0.0099 0.0095 0.0097
April 0.0096 0.0093 0.0095
May 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096
June 0.0100 0.0096 0.0098
July 0.0099 0.0097 0.0098
August 0.0099 0.0098 0.0099
September 0.0102 0.0099 0.0100
October 0.0105 0.0101 0.0102
November 0.0105 0.0099 0.0102
December 0.0103 0.0099 0.0102