YEARLY HIGH
1.7069 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.8475 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5099 AFN

2014 RUB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the RUB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 29, valuing the pair at 1.7069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.8475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8594 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6697 to the December average rate of 1.0355, the exchange rate registered a net change of -37.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.7069 was down 4.55% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.7883, 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 8,535 AFN
2013 Average 8,594 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 4,238 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,296.91 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.7341
0.9719
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 1.6244, compared to 1.3953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2292 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.2861 AFN (High: 1.1337 / Low: 0.8475). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0602 AFN (High: 1.6243 / Low: 1.5642).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2861
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0602

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2104 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2014: 1.6706) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.6938), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0233 (-1.37%).

2014 Avg (June) 1.6706
2013 Avg (June) 1.6938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7061 1.6064 1.6697
February 1.6448 1.5791 1.6092
March 1.6221 1.5539 1.5749
April 1.6243 1.5642 1.5927
May 1.6704 1.5706 1.6296
June 1.7069 1.6286 1.6706
July 1.6845 1.5774 1.6381
August 1.5917 1.5200 1.5564
September 1.5263 1.4396 1.4938
October 1.4412 1.3337 1.4020
November 1.3349 1.1568 1.2458
December 1.1337 0.8475 1.0355