YEARLY HIGH
0.0190 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0070 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0148 USD

2022 RUB to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RUB to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 29, valuing the pair at 0.0190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 0.0070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0120 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0131 to the December average rate of 0.0151, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0190 was up 32.36% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0144, 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 95 USD
2021 Average 68 USD
Yearly Trough Low 35 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.19 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0182
0.0084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to USD 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 0.0134, compared to 0.0163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0052 USD (High: 0.0122 / Low: 0.0070). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 USD (High: 0.0166 / Low: 0.0160).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 0.0174) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0138), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+26.40%).

2022 Avg (June) 0.0174
2021 Avg (June) 0.0138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0134 0.0126 0.0131
February 0.0134 0.0095 0.0128
March 0.0122 0.0070 0.0092
April 0.0140 0.0117 0.0125
May 0.0175 0.0136 0.0154
June 0.0190 0.0157 0.0174
July 0.0182 0.0154 0.0168
August 0.0168 0.0159 0.0165
September 0.0175 0.0155 0.0166
October 0.0172 0.0155 0.0162
November 0.0166 0.0160 0.0164
December 0.0165 0.0135 0.0151