YEARLY HIGH
1.5989 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.5939 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7771 RUB

2022 AFN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AFN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 1.5989. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.5939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0050 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7324 to the December average rate of 0.7594, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.5989 was up 60.17% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.9982, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,994 RUB
2021 Average 4,454 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 2,969 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,024.76 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.3070
0.5871
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.8548, compared to 0.6994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1554 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8548
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.6754 RUB (High: 1.5989 / Low: 0.9234). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0306 RUB (High: 0.7069 / Low: 0.6764).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6754
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0306

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3311 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3311

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 1.2470) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.9623), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2847 (+29.59%).

2022 Avg (March) 1.2470
2021 Avg (March) 0.9623

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7673 0.7058 0.7324
February 1.1444 0.7645 0.8452
March 1.5989 0.9234 1.2470
April 0.9744 0.8297 0.9159
May 0.8529 0.6312 0.7412
June 0.7134 0.5939 0.6471
July 0.7421 0.6131 0.6712
August 0.7004 0.6651 0.6803
September 0.7233 0.6486 0.6795
October 0.7477 0.6556 0.7115
November 0.7069 0.6764 0.6947
December 0.8429 0.6853 0.7594