2021 RUB to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5984 KES

YEARLY LOW

1.3856 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4885 KES

2021 RUB to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RUB to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 1.5984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 1.3856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2128 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4759 to the December average rate of 1.5299, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.5984 was down 3.81% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.6617, 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 7,992 KES

2020 Average 7,388 KES

Yearly Trough Low 6,928 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,064.04 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.5686

1.4059

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to KES 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 1.4636, compared to 1.5134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0498 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4636

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0898 KES (High: 1.5787 / Low: 1.4889). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0227 KES (High: 1.5222 / Low: 1.4995).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0898

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0227

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 0.0524 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0524

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 1.5550) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.4008), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1543 (+11.01%).

2021 Avg (October) 1.5550

2020 Avg (October) 1.4008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5031	1.4454	1.4759
February	1.4932	1.4426	1.4753
March	1.5063	1.4323	1.4719
April	1.4496	1.3856	1.4195
May	1.4722	1.4284	1.4533
June	1.5031	1.4644	1.4855
July	1.4846	1.4436	1.4628
August	1.4997	1.4728	1.4860
September	1.5222	1.4995	1.5113
October	1.5984	1.5190	1.5550
November	1.5787	1.4889	1.5352
December	1.5430	1.5129	1.5299