YEARLY HIGH
0.0708 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0255 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0343 RUB

2022 BIF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BIF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.0708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 0.0255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0453 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0382 to the December average rate of 0.0321, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0708 was up 77.85% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0398, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 354 RUB
2021 Average 187 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 128 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 226.27 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0573
0.0255
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0386, compared to 0.0299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0386
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0299

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0306 RUB (High: 0.0708 / Low: 0.0402). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 RUB (High: 0.0303 / Low: 0.0292).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0306
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.0547) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0381), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0165 (+43.39%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.0547
2021 Avg (March) 0.0381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0395 0.0371 0.0382
February 0.0523 0.0373 0.0392
March 0.0708 0.0402 0.0547
April 0.0426 0.0354 0.0394
May 0.0364 0.0280 0.0321
June 0.0312 0.0255 0.0281
July 0.0317 0.0267 0.0290
August 0.0307 0.0288 0.0296
September 0.0316 0.0276 0.0293
October 0.0312 0.0283 0.0301
November 0.0303 0.0292 0.0297
December 0.0358 0.0292 0.0321