YEARLY HIGH
1.6016 AFN
YEARLY LOW
1.0018 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1326 AFN

2021 RUB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RUB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 1.6016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 1.0018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5997 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0382 to the December average rate of 1.3800, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.6016 was up 26.22% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.2688, 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 8,008 AFN
2020 Average 5,341 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 5,009 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,998.72 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

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RUB to AFN 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 1.0460, compared to 1.2193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1734 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0460
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.3098 AFN (High: 1.6016 / Low: 1.2918). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0343 AFN (High: 1.1009 / Low: 1.0666).

December Spread (Volatile) Âą0.3098
June Spread (Stable) Âą0.0343

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0179 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.3800) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.0418), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3382 (+32.47%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.3800
2020 Avg (December) 1.0418

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Month High Low Average
January 1.0581 1.0170 1.0382
February 1.0535 1.0133 1.0402
March 1.0661 1.0076 1.0395
April 1.0441 1.0018 1.0216
May 1.0717 1.0327 1.0522
June 1.1009 1.0666 1.0842
July 1.1010 1.0622 1.0820
August 1.1758 1.0832 1.1302
September 1.2166 1.1572 1.1894
October 1.3073 1.2283 1.2635
November 1.2981 1.2507 1.2708
December 1.6016 1.2918 1.3800