YEARLY HIGH
5.3996 RUB
YEARLY LOW
4.5426 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9961 RUB

2021 SZL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SZL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 5.3996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 4.5426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8569 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9354 to the December average rate of 4.6522, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.3996 was up 4.07% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.1883, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,998 RUB
2020 Average 22,045 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 22,713 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,284.73 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.3294
4.5907
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 5.1178, compared to 4.8743 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2434 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8743

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.3988 RUB (High: 5.1931 / Low: 4.7943). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1346 RUB (High: 5.0881 / Low: 4.9535).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3988
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1346

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2187 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 5.2393) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.0478), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1914 (+29.43%).

2021 Avg (June) 5.2393
2020 Avg (June) 4.0478

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1092 4.7753 4.9354
February 5.0881 4.9535 5.0328
March 5.1926 4.7979 4.9749
April 5.3793 5.1821 5.2678
May 5.3362 5.1686 5.2565
June 5.3996 5.0884 5.2393
July 5.2206 4.9561 5.1049
August 5.0898 4.8517 4.9682
September 5.1931 4.7943 5.0151
October 4.9161 4.6434 4.7965
November 4.8047 4.6091 4.7090
December 4.7243 4.5426 4.6522