2011 RUB to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6191 AFN

YEARLY LOW

1.3439 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5063 AFN

2011 RUB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the RUB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 1.6191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 1.3439.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2752 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4255 to the December average rate of 1.4746, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.6191 was down 2.89% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.6673, 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 8,095 AFN

2010 Average 7,454 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 6,719 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,375.89 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.5751

1.4119

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 1.5038, compared to 1.5089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5038

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.1763 AFN (High: 1.5202 / Low: 1.3439). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0359 AFN (High: 1.5285 / Low: 1.4926).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1763

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0359

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0868 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0868

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 1.5461) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.4280), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1180 (+8.27%).

2011 Avg (October) 1.5461

2010 Avg (October) 1.4280

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4484	1.3941	1.4255
February	1.4965	1.4472	1.4708
March	1.5285	1.4926	1.5142
April	1.5662	1.5154	1.5329
May	1.5756	1.5052	1.5406
June	1.5592	1.5169	1.5388
July	1.5598	1.5213	1.5425
August	1.5542	1.4431	1.4919
September	1.5202	1.3439	1.4365
October	1.6191	1.4727	1.5461
November	1.5931	1.4864	1.5615
December	1.5729	1.4170	1.4746