YEARLY HIGH
1.6838 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.6254 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3317 AFN

2022 RUB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RUB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 1.6838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 0.6254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0583 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3661 to the December average rate of 1.3220, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.6838 was up 5.13% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.6016, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,419 AFN
2021 Average 5,667 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 3,127 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,291.69 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.6240
0.7453
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to AFN 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 1.2293, compared to 1.4340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.4575 AFN (High: 1.0829 / Low: 0.6254). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0640 AFN (High: 1.4785 / Low: 1.4146).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4575
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0640

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3719 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3719

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 1.5508) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.0842), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4666 (+43.04%).

2022 Avg (June) 1.5508
2021 Avg (June) 1.0842

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4168 1.3032 1.3661
February 1.3080 0.8738 1.1904
March 1.0829 0.6254 0.8185
April 1.2053 1.0262 1.0941
May 1.5842 1.1725 1.3560
June 1.6838 1.4018 1.5508
July 1.6311 1.3475 1.4931
August 1.5035 1.4278 1.4702
September 1.5417 1.3826 1.4725
October 1.5252 1.3374 1.4067
November 1.4785 1.4146 1.4396
December 1.4592 1.1864 1.3220