YEARLY HIGH
0.9131 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.8195 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8714 RUB

2021 KGS to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KGS to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 0.9131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 0.8195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0936 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8911 to the December average rate of 0.8710, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.9131 was down 19.51% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.1344, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,565 RUB
2020 Average 4,696 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 4,097 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 467.93 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.9028
0.8354
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.8805, compared to 0.8624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8805
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0573 RUB (High: 0.8916 / Low: 0.8342). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0138 RUB (High: 0.8661 / Low: 0.8523).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0573
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0138

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0223 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.8972) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9455), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0483 (-5.10%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.8972
2020 Avg (April) 0.9455

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9079 0.8752 0.8911
February 0.9081 0.8695 0.8822
March 0.9041 0.8581 0.8795
April 0.9131 0.8774 0.8972
May 0.8879 0.8681 0.8749
June 0.8738 0.8486 0.8581
July 0.8815 0.8633 0.8730
August 0.8777 0.8622 0.8687
September 0.8661 0.8523 0.8599
October 0.8583 0.8195 0.8410
November 0.8916 0.8342 0.8607
December 0.8822 0.8648 0.8710