2013 AFN to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6012 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.5592 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5819 RUB

2013 AFN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 0.6012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.5592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0420 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5883 to the December average rate of 0.5761, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6012 was down 14.58% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7038, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,006 RUB

2012 Average 3,171 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 2,796 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 210.01 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5927

0.5651

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.5855, compared to 0.5784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5855

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0383 RUB (High: 0.5994 / Low: 0.5611). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 RUB (High: 0.5869 / Low: 0.5801).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0383

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.5852) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6721), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0868 (-12.92%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.5852

2012 Avg (July) 0.6721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5939	0.5838	0.5883
February	0.5869	0.5801	0.5834
March	0.5872	0.5732	0.5806
April	0.5967	0.5785	0.5866
May	0.5921	0.5769	0.5836
June	0.6000	0.5807	0.5904
July	0.6012	0.5723	0.5852
August	0.5934	0.5845	0.5897
September	0.5964	0.5631	0.5803
October	0.5765	0.5592	0.5674
November	0.5820	0.5649	0.5716
December	0.5994	0.5611	0.5761