YEARLY HIGH
20.6459 RUB
YEARLY LOW
18.5295 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.6513 RUB

2021 SAR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SAR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 20.6459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 18.5295.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1163 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.8572 to the December average rate of 19.6792, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 20.6459 was down 4.28% compared to the 2020 peak of 21.5687, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 103,229 RUB
2020 Average 96,355 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 92,648 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,581.65 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

20.4125
18.8867
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 19.8177, compared to 19.4848 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3329 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.8177
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.4848

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 1.2936 RUB (High: 20.1475 / Low: 18.8538). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3021 RUB (High: 19.5731 / Low: 19.2710).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.2936
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.5684 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5684

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 20.2853) against the same month in 2020 (average: 19.9309), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3544 (+1.78%).

2021 Avg (April) 20.2853
2020 Avg (April) 19.9309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.3176 19.5457 19.8572
February 20.3227 19.5623 19.8206
March 20.4437 19.4008 19.8725
April 20.6459 19.8368 20.2853
May 20.0749 19.5180 19.7169
June 19.6114 19.1380 19.3539
July 19.9265 19.5047 19.7113
August 19.8140 19.4567 19.6134
September 19.5731 19.2710 19.4350
October 19.4044 18.5295 19.0139
November 20.1475 18.8538 19.4562
December 19.9222 19.5307 19.6792