YEARLY HIGH
4.5302 HUF
YEARLY LOW
3.8526 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1159 HUF

2021 RUB to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RUB to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 4.5302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 3.8526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6776 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9649 to the December average rate of 4.3997, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.5302 was down 8.25% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.9378, 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 22,651 HUF
2020 Average 21,384 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 19,263 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,387.91 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.4459
3.8910
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to HUF 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 3.9978, compared to 4.2339 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9978
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2339

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.3021 HUF (High: 4.5302 / Low: 4.2281). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1355 HUF (High: 4.1300 / Low: 3.9944).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3021
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1355

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1613 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1613

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 4.3632) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.9708), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3925 (+9.88%).

2021 Avg (October) 4.3632
2020 Avg (October) 3.9708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0593 3.8767 3.9649
February 4.0360 3.8752 3.9875
March 4.2362 4.0292 4.1255
April 4.0207 3.8788 3.9642
May 4.0104 3.8656 3.9372
June 4.1236 3.8526 4.0074
July 4.1541 4.0168 4.0852
August 4.1300 3.9944 4.0642
September 4.2647 4.0086 4.1070
October 4.5302 4.2281 4.3632
November 4.4544 4.3064 4.3842
December 4.4538 4.3163 4.3997