YEARLY HIGH
1.0777 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.9476 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0033 INR

2021 RUB to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RUB to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 1.0777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 0.9476.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1301 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9816 to the December average rate of 1.0211, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.0777 was down 7.54% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.1656, 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 5,389 INR
2020 Average 5,147 INR
Yearly Trough Low 4,738 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 650.73 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.0582
0.9693
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to INR 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 0.9869, compared to 1.0197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9869
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0589 INR (High: 1.0777 / Low: 1.0189). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 INR (High: 0.9957 / Low: 0.9841).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0589
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0299 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 1.0508) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9484), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1024 (+10.79%).

2021 Avg (October) 1.0508
2020 Avg (October) 0.9484

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9967 0.9571 0.9816
February 0.9913 0.9566 0.9798
March 0.9965 0.9476 0.9767
April 1.0000 0.9525 0.9791
May 0.9957 0.9841 0.9898
June 1.0285 0.9905 1.0143
July 1.0176 0.9997 1.0080
August 1.0183 0.9958 1.0076
September 1.0207 0.9996 1.0097
October 1.0777 1.0189 1.0508
November 1.0486 0.9923 1.0209
December 1.0350 0.9963 1.0211