2015 RUB to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2067 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.8200 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0064 AFN

2015 RUB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RUB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 1.2067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.8200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3867 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9026 to the December average rate of 0.9643, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.2067 was down 29.30% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.7069, 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 6,034 AFN

2014 Average 7,546 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 4,100 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,933.68 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.1864

0.8663

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 1.0156, compared to 0.9972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0156

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.1682 AFN (High: 0.9908 / Low: 0.8227). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0629 AFN (High: 1.0552 / Low: 0.9923).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1682

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0629

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0931 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0931

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 1.1598) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.6296), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4699 (-28.83%).

2015 Avg (May) 1.1598

2014 Avg (May) 1.6296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9908	0.8227	0.9026
February	0.9376	0.8200	0.8930
March	1.0077	0.9205	0.9590
April	1.1591	1.0032	1.0941
May	1.2067	1.1166	1.1598
June	1.1176	1.0463	1.0852
July	1.0839	1.0012	1.0587
August	1.0043	0.9054	0.9656
September	0.9826	0.9152	0.9539
October	1.0486	0.9709	1.0218
November	1.0552	0.9923	1.0191
December	1.0020	0.9335	0.9643