2021 RUB to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0144 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.0129 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0136 USD

2021 RUB to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RUB to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 0.0144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 0.0129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0134 to the December average rate of 0.0135, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0144 was down 12.19% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0164, 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 72 USD

2020 Average 69 USD

Yearly Trough Low 65 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.38 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0141

0.0131

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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 0.0135, compared to 0.0137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0135

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0009 USD (High: 0.0141 / Low: 0.0132). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 USD (High: 0.0138 / Low: 0.0136).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 0.0140) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0129), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+8.78%).

2021 Avg (October) 0.0140

2020 Avg (October) 0.0129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0136	0.0131	0.0134
February	0.0136	0.0131	0.0135
March	0.0137	0.0130	0.0134
April	0.0134	0.0129	0.0131
May	0.0137	0.0133	0.0135
June	0.0139	0.0136	0.0138
July	0.0137	0.0134	0.0135
August	0.0137	0.0135	0.0136
September	0.0138	0.0136	0.0137
October	0.0144	0.0137	0.0140
November	0.0141	0.0132	0.0137
December	0.0136	0.0134	0.0135