2022 KES to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2509 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.4457 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5953 RUB

2022 KES to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KES to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 1.2509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 0.4457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8052 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6752 to the December average rate of 0.5397, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.2509 was up 73.33% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.7217, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,255 RUB

2021 Average 3,361 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 2,229 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,025.99 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.0146

0.4436

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 0.6802, compared to 0.5104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1698 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6802

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.5397 RUB (High: 1.2509 / Low: 0.7113). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0207 RUB (High: 0.5141 / Low: 0.4934).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5397

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0207

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 0.2731 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2731

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.9670) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.6795), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2875 (+42.31%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.9670

2021 Avg (March) 0.6795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6978	0.6572	0.6752
February	0.9223	0.6577	0.6926
March	1.2509	0.7113	0.9670
April	0.7450	0.6159	0.6939
May	0.6334	0.4897	0.5611
June	0.5437	0.4457	0.4912
July	0.5504	0.4639	0.5030
August	0.5293	0.4960	0.5085
September	0.5346	0.4751	0.4992
October	0.5326	0.4801	0.5111
November	0.5141	0.4934	0.5010
December	0.5997	0.4945	0.5397