YEARLY HIGH
1.5951 RUB
YEARLY LOW
1.3662 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4971 RUB

2021 PHP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PHP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 1.5951. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 1.3662.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2289 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5494 to the December average rate of 1.4678, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.5951 was down 4.10% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.6634, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 398,781 RUB
2020 Average 364,955 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 341,552 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,229.14 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.5870
1.3900
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 1.5410, compared to 1.4532 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0879 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4532

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0875 RUB (High: 1.4972 / Low: 1.4097). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0332 RUB (High: 1.5608 / Low: 1.5276).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0875
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0332

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0456 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0456

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 1.5706) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.4793), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0912 (+6.17%).

2021 Avg (April) 1.5706
2020 Avg (April) 1.4793

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5855 1.5260 1.5494
February 1.5906 1.5127 1.5394
March 1.5766 1.4987 1.5357
April 1.5951 1.5343 1.5706
May 1.5608 1.5276 1.5442
June 1.5401 1.4848 1.5068
July 1.4995 1.4584 1.4777
August 1.5121 1.4426 1.4655
September 1.4655 1.4214 1.4521
October 1.4371 1.3662 1.4064
November 1.4972 1.4097 1.4495
December 1.4870 1.4499 1.4678