YEARLY HIGH
22.5710 RUB
YEARLY LOW
7.8349 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.4789 RUB

2022 CNY to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CNY to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 22.5710. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 7.8349.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.7361 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0468 to the December average rate of 9.5242, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 22.5710 was up 90.87% compared to the 2021 peak of 11.8252, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 564,275 RUB
2021 Average 285,585 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 195,873 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 368,402.31 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

18.3273
7.6321
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 12.1211, compared to 8.8367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2844 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1211
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 9.6767 RUB (High: 22.5710 / Low: 12.8943). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2650 RUB (High: 8.6761 / Low: 8.4112).

March Spread (Volatile) ±9.6767
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2650

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 4.9595 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9595

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 17.4360) against the same month in 2021 (average: 11.4456), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9904 (+52.34%).

2022 Avg (March) 17.4360
2021 Avg (March) 11.4456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.5349 11.6863 12.0468
February 16.6432 11.7470 12.4190
March 22.5710 12.8943 17.4360
April 13.4761 10.7967 12.4765
May 11.0993 8.5850 9.7417
June 9.5341 7.8349 8.6067
July 9.7084 8.1410 8.8421
August 9.3074 8.7214 8.9410
September 9.2221 8.0313 8.5840
October 9.0458 8.1542 8.6055
November 8.6761 8.4112 8.5234
December 10.6917 8.6267 9.5242