YEARLY HIGH
1.4809 XPF
YEARLY LOW
1.2904 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3697 XPF

2021 RUB to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RUB to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 1.4809. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 1.2904.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1905 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3169 to the December average rate of 1.4292, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.4809 was down 15.83% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.7593, 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 7,404 XPF
2020 Average 7,281 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 6,452 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 952.50 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.4563
1.2983
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to XPF 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 1.3327, compared to 1.4068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0740 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0682 XPF (High: 1.4809 / Low: 1.4126). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0185 XPF (High: 1.3370 / Low: 1.3186).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0682
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0185

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 0.0343 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0343

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 1.4431) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.3073), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1358 (+10.39%).

2021 Avg (October) 1.4431
2020 Avg (October) 1.3073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3445 1.2920 1.3169
February 1.3431 1.2979 1.3274
March 1.3754 1.3177 1.3457
April 1.3278 1.2904 1.3114
May 1.3370 1.3186 1.3287
June 1.3850 1.3280 1.3662
July 1.3756 1.3477 1.3648
August 1.3885 1.3664 1.3784
September 1.4172 1.3726 1.3908
October 1.4809 1.4126 1.4431
November 1.4577 1.3952 1.4342
December 1.4387 1.4028 1.4292