2021 RUB to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0919 CNY

YEARLY LOW

0.0846 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0876 CNY

2021 RUB to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RUB to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 0.0919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 0.0846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0869 to the December average rate of 0.0863, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0919 was down 19.01% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1134, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 459 CNY

2020 Average 480 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 423 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.46 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0905

0.0853

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to CNY 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 0.0871, compared to 0.0880 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0871

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0880

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0058 CNY (High: 0.0904 / Low: 0.0846). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 CNY (High: 0.0891 / Low: 0.0881).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 0.0901) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0867), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+3.89%).

2021 Avg (October) 0.0901

2020 Avg (October) 0.0867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0883	0.0846	0.0869
February	0.0880	0.0847	0.0870
March	0.0893	0.0851	0.0874
April	0.0871	0.0846	0.0858
May	0.0875	0.0860	0.0870
June	0.0895	0.0868	0.0885
July	0.0884	0.0866	0.0876
August	0.0887	0.0872	0.0881
September	0.0891	0.0881	0.0886
October	0.0919	0.0886	0.0901
November	0.0904	0.0846	0.0876
December	0.0869	0.0850	0.0863