YEARLY HIGH
0.1156 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1031 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1089 SBD

2021 RUB to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RUB to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 0.1156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 0.1031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0125 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1075 to the December average rate of 0.1095, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1156 was down 14.71% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1355, 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 578 SBD
2020 Average 572 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 516 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.31 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1137
0.1042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to SBD 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 0.1075, compared to 0.1102 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1102

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0068 SBD (High: 0.1135 / Low: 0.1067). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 SBD (High: 0.1115 / Low: 0.1097).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 0.1129) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1047), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0082 (+7.82%).

2021 Avg (October) 0.1129
2020 Avg (October) 0.1047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1087 0.1052 0.1075
February 0.1089 0.1052 0.1077
March 0.1101 0.1038 0.1070
April 0.1071 0.1031 0.1050
May 0.1089 0.1057 0.1078
June 0.1111 0.1085 0.1102
July 0.1102 0.1074 0.1087
August 0.1104 0.1084 0.1095
September 0.1115 0.1097 0.1105
October 0.1156 0.1108 0.1129
November 0.1135 0.1067 0.1102
December 0.1105 0.1082 0.1095