YEARLY HIGH
2.6767 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.9706 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2699 RUB

2022 GMD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GMD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 2.6767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 0.9706.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7061 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4500 to the December average rate of 1.0701, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.6767 was up 76.91% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.5130, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,383 RUB
2021 Average 7,154 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 4,853 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,530.34 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.1747
0.8919
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 1.4601, compared to 1.0796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3805 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4601
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0796

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 1.1614 RUB (High: 2.6767 / Low: 1.5153). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0732 RUB (High: 1.1634 / Low: 1.0902).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1614
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0732

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 0.5818 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5818

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 2.0678) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.4530), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6148 (+42.31%).

2022 Avg (March) 2.0678
2021 Avg (March) 1.4530

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5049 1.4046 1.4500
February 1.9776 1.4076 1.4823
March 2.6767 1.5153 2.0678
April 1.5909 1.3189 1.4860
May 1.3558 1.0588 1.2094
June 1.1738 0.9706 1.0652
July 1.2024 1.0174 1.1016
August 1.1634 1.0902 1.1186
September 1.1811 1.0457 1.0972
October 1.1577 1.0436 1.0914
November 1.0640 0.9807 0.9988
December 1.1944 0.9766 1.0701