YEARLY HIGH
2.2436 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.7994 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7535 KES

2022 RUB to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RUB to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 29, valuing the pair at 2.2436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 0.7994.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4442 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4815 to the December average rate of 1.8596, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.2436 was up 40.36% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.5984, 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 11,218 KES
2021 Average 7,443 KES
Yearly Trough Low 3,997 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,220.84 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.1426
0.9569
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to KES 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 1.5441, compared to 1.9628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5441
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.6065 KES (High: 1.4060 / Low: 0.7994). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0816 KES (High: 2.0266 / Low: 1.9450).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6065
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0816

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 0.3945 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3945

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 2.0438) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.4855), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5583 (+37.58%).

2022 Avg (June) 2.0438
2021 Avg (June) 1.4855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5217 1.4331 1.4815
February 1.5204 1.0842 1.4502
March 1.4060 0.7994 1.0557
April 1.6237 1.3423 1.4455
May 2.0419 1.5787 1.7880
June 2.2436 1.8393 2.0438
July 2.1555 1.8168 1.9920
August 2.0160 1.8893 1.9671
September 2.1048 1.8704 2.0043
October 2.0827 1.8774 1.9577
November 2.0266 1.9450 1.9961
December 2.0223 1.6675 1.8596