YEARLY HIGH
5.9100 NGN
YEARLY LOW
4.9217 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4750 NGN

2021 RUB to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RUB to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 5.9100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 4.9217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9883 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2075 to the December average rate of 5.5683, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.9100 was down 0.36% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.9312, 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 29,550 NGN
2020 Average 26,394 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 24,609 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,941.58 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.8272
5.0730
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to NGN 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 5.3218, compared to 5.6282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3218
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 0.5857 NGN (High: 5.5707 / Low: 4.9850). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0843 NGN (High: 5.6930 / Low: 5.6088).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5857
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0843

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 0.1312 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 5.7644) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.9253), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8391 (+17.04%).

2021 Avg (October) 5.7644
2020 Avg (October) 4.9253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3902 5.0095 5.2075
February 5.5707 4.9850 5.2457
March 5.5336 4.9815 5.2067
April 5.4413 4.9217 5.1359
May 5.6398 5.0806 5.4675
June 5.7348 5.5986 5.6673
July 5.6251 5.4976 5.5619
August 5.6395 5.5322 5.5952
September 5.6930 5.6088 5.6463
October 5.9100 5.6440 5.7644
November 5.8074 5.4251 5.6332
December 5.6102 5.5080 5.5683