2021 KES to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7217 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.6256 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6723 RUB

2021 KES to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 0.7217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 0.6256.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0961 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6777 to the December average rate of 0.6536, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.7217 was down 7.06% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.7765, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,609 RUB

2020 Average 3,393 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 3,128 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 480.44 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.7108

0.6371

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KES 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 0.6835, compared to 0.6611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0224 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6835

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0382 RUB (High: 0.6716 / Low: 0.6334). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 RUB (High: 0.6669 / Low: 0.6570).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0382

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0185 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.7046) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.7040), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+0.08%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.7046

2020 Avg (April) 0.7040

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6919	0.6653	0.6777
February	0.6932	0.6697	0.6779
March	0.6982	0.6639	0.6795
April	0.7217	0.6898	0.7046
May	0.7001	0.6792	0.6882
June	0.6829	0.6653	0.6732
July	0.6927	0.6736	0.6837
August	0.6790	0.6668	0.6730
September	0.6669	0.6570	0.6617
October	0.6583	0.6256	0.6432
November	0.6716	0.6334	0.6516
December	0.6610	0.6481	0.6536

2021 இந்திய ரூபாய் முதல் பவுண்ட் வரையிலான வரலாற்று ஆய்வு