2016 AFN to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1985 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.9112 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9882 RUB

2016 AFN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 1.1985. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.9112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2873 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1161 to the December average rate of 0.9337, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1985 was down 1.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2196, 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 5,992 RUB

2015 Average 4,999 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 4,556 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,436.60 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1399

0.9149

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 1.0221, compared to 0.9544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0677 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0221

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1334 RUB (High: 1.1985 / Low: 1.0651). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 RUB (High: 0.9607 / Low: 0.9430).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1334

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.1161) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1107), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0054 (+0.48%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.1161

2015 Avg (January) 1.1107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1985	1.0651	1.1161
February	1.1566	1.0926	1.1212
March	1.0750	0.9784	1.0204
April	0.9990	0.9482	0.9728
May	0.9737	0.9458	0.9605
June	0.9705	0.9225	0.9414
July	0.9667	0.9145	0.9369
August	1.0008	0.9458	0.9643
September	0.9865	0.9499	0.9674
October	0.9607	0.9430	0.9508
November	0.9984	0.9572	0.9734
December	0.9623	0.9112	0.9337