YEARLY HIGH
0.0524 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0470 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0495 QAR

2021 RUB to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RUB to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 0.0524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 0.0470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0489 to the December average rate of 0.0493, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0524 was down 12.16% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0596, 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 262 QAR
2020 Average 253 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 235 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.97 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0514
0.0475
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to QAR 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 0.0490, compared to 0.0499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0490
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0033 QAR (High: 0.0515 / Low: 0.0482). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 QAR (High: 0.0496 / Low: 0.0487).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 0.0511) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0469), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+8.81%).

2021 Avg (October) 0.0511
2020 Avg (October) 0.0469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0497 0.0478 0.0489
February 0.0497 0.0478 0.0490
March 0.0500 0.0475 0.0489
April 0.0489 0.0470 0.0479
May 0.0499 0.0484 0.0493
June 0.0507 0.0495 0.0502
July 0.0504 0.0487 0.0493
August 0.0507 0.0490 0.0497
September 0.0506 0.0496 0.0501
October 0.0524 0.0500 0.0511
November 0.0515 0.0482 0.0499
December 0.0496 0.0487 0.0493