YEARLY HIGH
1.3660 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.4279 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6094 RUB

2022 HTG to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the HTG to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 1.3660. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.4279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9381 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7525 to the December average rate of 0.4585, the exchange rate registered a net change of -39.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.3660 was up 28.90% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.0598, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,830 RUB
2021 Average 4,165 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 2,140 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,690.43 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.1085
0.3926
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.7327, compared to 0.4861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.5977 RUB (High: 1.3660 / Low: 0.7683). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0489 RUB (High: 0.7699 / Low: 0.7210).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5977
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0489

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 0.3093 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 1.0489) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.9532), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0957 (+10.04%).

2022 Avg (March) 1.0489
2021 Avg (March) 0.9532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7699 0.7210 0.7525
February 1.0031 0.7242 0.7655
March 1.3660 0.7683 1.0489
April 0.8046 0.6546 0.7396
May 0.6729 0.5052 0.5855
June 0.5671 0.4559 0.5039
July 0.5635 0.4711 0.5134
August 0.5292 0.4558 0.4895
September 0.5544 0.4801 0.5053
October 0.5268 0.4763 0.4975
November 0.4825 0.4326 0.4522
December 0.5034 0.4279 0.4585