YEARLY HIGH
0.0037 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0033 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0036 RUB

2021 STD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the STD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 0.0037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 0.0033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0036 to the December average rate of 0.0035, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0037 was down 2.22% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0038, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 STD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 19 RUB
2020 Average 17 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 17 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.08 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0037
0.0034
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STD to RUB 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 0.0036, compared to 0.0035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0036
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0002 RUB (High: 0.0036 / Low: 0.0034). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 RUB (High: 0.0036 / Low: 0.0035).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.0037) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0034), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+7.93%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.0037
2020 Avg (April) 0.0034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0037 0.0036 0.0036
February 0.0037 0.0036 0.0036
March 0.0037 0.0035 0.0036
April 0.0037 0.0036 0.0037
May 0.0036 0.0035 0.0036
June 0.0036 0.0035 0.0035
July 0.0036 0.0035 0.0036
August 0.0036 0.0035 0.0035
September 0.0035 0.0035 0.0035
October 0.0035 0.0033 0.0034
November 0.0036 0.0034 0.0035
December 0.0035 0.0034 0.0035