2017 AFN to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9165 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.8237 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8584 RUB

2017 AFN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.9165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 0.8237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0928 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8971 to the December average rate of 0.8460, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9165 was down 23.53% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1985, 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 4,583 RUB

2016 Average 4,939 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 4,119 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 463.93 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9030

0.8329

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 0.8616, compared to 0.8553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8616

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0599 RUB (High: 0.8853 / Low: 0.8254). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0162 RUB (High: 0.8543 / Low: 0.8381).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0599

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0162

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0285 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.8971) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1161), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2190 (-19.62%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.8971

2016 Avg (January) 1.1161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9165	0.8856	0.8971
February	0.9004	0.8524	0.8745
March	0.8900	0.8394	0.8673
April	0.8498	0.8264	0.8388
May	0.8631	0.8237	0.8401
June	0.8853	0.8254	0.8516
July	0.8896	0.8608	0.8732
August	0.8864	0.8515	0.8679
September	0.8481	0.8315	0.8406
October	0.8543	0.8381	0.8453
November	0.8780	0.8475	0.8586
December	0.8608	0.8267	0.8460