2012 RUB to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6939 AFN

YEARLY LOW

1.4209 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5811 AFN

2012 RUB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 1.6939. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.4209.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2730 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4717 to the December average rate of 1.6757, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6939 was up 4.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6191, 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 8,470 AFN

2011 Average 7,532 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 7,104 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,365.16 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6965

1.4471

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 1.5682, compared to 1.5940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5682

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1955 AFN (High: 1.6455 / Low: 1.4500). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0305 AFN (High: 1.6585 / Low: 1.6280).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1955

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0305

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0995 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0995

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.6640) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5615), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1025 (+6.57%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.6640

2011 Avg (November) 1.5615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5344	1.4209	1.4717
February	1.6605	1.5277	1.6152
March	1.6773	1.6236	1.6484
April	1.6585	1.6280	1.6387
May	1.6455	1.4500	1.5673
June	1.4965	1.4283	1.4679
July	1.5157	1.4635	1.4881
August	1.5338	1.4944	1.5137
September	1.6334	1.4935	1.5692
October	1.6798	1.6286	1.6529
November	1.6939	1.6330	1.6640
December	1.6937	1.6485	1.6757