YEARLY HIGH
2.5202 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.9727 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2120 PKR

2021 RUB to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RUB to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 2.5202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 1.9727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5475 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1563 to the December average rate of 2.4041, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.5202 was down 0.67% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.5372, 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 12,601 PKR
2020 Average 11,233 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 9,863 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,737.44 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.4514
1.9737
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to PKR 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 2.1062, compared to 2.3178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.1746 PKR (High: 2.5202 / Low: 2.3456). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0602 PKR (High: 2.3489 / Low: 2.2887).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1746
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0602

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0817 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0817

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 2.4116) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.0994), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3121 (+14.87%).

2021 Avg (October) 2.4116
2020 Avg (October) 2.0994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1923 2.1078 2.1563
February 2.1725 2.1036 2.1442
March 2.1582 2.0161 2.0952
April 2.0656 1.9727 2.0135
May 2.1156 2.0376 2.0730
June 2.1858 2.0992 2.1551
July 2.2227 2.1264 2.1642
August 2.2745 2.2103 2.2398
September 2.3489 2.2887 2.3112
October 2.5202 2.3456 2.4116
November 2.4223 2.3142 2.3759
December 2.4326 2.3599 2.4041