YEARLY HIGH
0.9151 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.7710 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8314 RUB

2019 AFN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AFN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.9151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 0.7710.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1441 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8838 to the December average rate of 0.8002, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.9151 was down 11.42% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0331, 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 4,576 RUB
2018 Average 4,334 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 3,855 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 720.49 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.8935
0.7778
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 0.8474, compared to 0.8154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8474
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0521 RUB (High: 0.8252 / Low: 0.7730). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 RUB (High: 0.8225 / Low: 0.8112).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0521
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0297 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.8838) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.8119), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0719 (+8.86%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.8838
2018 Avg (January) 0.8119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9151 0.8691 0.8838
February 0.8916 0.8664 0.8782
March 0.8869 0.8446 0.8654
April 0.8592 0.8205 0.8357
May 0.8437 0.7984 0.8219
June 0.8252 0.7730 0.7996
July 0.7981 0.7710 0.7874
August 0.8578 0.8148 0.8387
September 0.8570 0.8153 0.8294
October 0.8365 0.8137 0.8216
November 0.8225 0.8112 0.8152
December 0.8182 0.7882 0.8002