YEARLY HIGH
2.8111 RUB
YEARLY LOW
2.5968 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7023 RUB

2021 UAH to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UAH to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 2.8111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.5968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2142 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6399 to the December average rate of 2.7135, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.8111 was down 5.77% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.9831, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,055 RUB
2020 Average 13,396 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 12,984 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,071.19 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.7659
2.6285
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 2.6767, compared to 2.7278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0512 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6767
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.1251 RUB (High: 2.7557 / Low: 2.6306). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0434 RUB (High: 2.6998 / Low: 2.6564).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1251
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0434

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0471 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0471

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 2.7544) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.7144), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0400 (+1.47%).

2021 Avg (November) 2.7544
2020 Avg (November) 2.7144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7062 2.5968 2.6399
February 2.7194 2.6309 2.6663
March 2.7494 2.6326 2.6818
April 2.7773 2.6698 2.7263
May 2.6998 2.6564 2.6792
June 2.6832 2.6395 2.6666
July 2.7474 2.6725 2.7192
August 2.7910 2.7145 2.7472
September 2.7511 2.7023 2.7274
October 2.7557 2.6306 2.7053
November 2.8111 2.7100 2.7544
December 2.7408 2.6889 2.7135