YEARLY HIGH
0.0366 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0305 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0341 USD

2011 RUB to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the RUB to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.0366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 0.0305.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0331 to the December average rate of 0.0317, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0366 was up 5.79% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0346, 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 183 USD
2010 Average 165 USD
Yearly Trough Low 152 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.63 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0363
0.0313
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to USD 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 0.0349, compared to 0.0332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0349
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0332

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0037 USD (High: 0.0346 / Low: 0.0309). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 USD (High: 0.0355 / Low: 0.0347).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 0.0358) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0329), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+8.74%).

2011 Avg (May) 0.0358
2010 Avg (May) 0.0329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0337 0.0324 0.0331
February 0.0348 0.0336 0.0342
March 0.0355 0.0347 0.0352
April 0.0364 0.0352 0.0356
May 0.0366 0.0350 0.0358
June 0.0362 0.0353 0.0358
July 0.0363 0.0353 0.0359
August 0.0361 0.0336 0.0347
September 0.0346 0.0309 0.0326
October 0.0335 0.0305 0.0320
November 0.0330 0.0316 0.0324
December 0.0325 0.0310 0.0317