YEARLY HIGH
0.2596 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.2207 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2434 RUB

2021 HUF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the HUF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.2596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 0.2207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0388 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2523 to the December average rate of 0.2273, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2596 was up 0.87% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2573, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 259,562 RUB
2020 Average 235,058 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 220,740 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,822.48 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2567
0.2246
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 0.2502, compared to 0.2365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2502
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0171 RUB (High: 0.2596 / Low: 0.2425). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 RUB (High: 0.2317 / Low: 0.2245).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0171
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0143 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.2496) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2244), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0253 (+11.25%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.2496
2020 Avg (June) 0.2244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2579 0.2464 0.2523
February 0.2580 0.2478 0.2508
March 0.2482 0.2361 0.2424
April 0.2578 0.2487 0.2523
May 0.2587 0.2494 0.2540
June 0.2596 0.2425 0.2496
July 0.2490 0.2407 0.2448
August 0.2503 0.2421 0.2461
September 0.2495 0.2345 0.2436
October 0.2365 0.2207 0.2293
November 0.2322 0.2245 0.2281
December 0.2317 0.2245 0.2273