2017 RUB to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2140 AFN

YEARLY LOW

1.0911 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1656 AFN

2017 RUB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 1.2140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.0911.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1229 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1147 to the December average rate of 1.1822, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2140 was up 10.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0975, 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 6,070 AFN

2016 Average 5,082 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 5,455 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 614.51 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2000

1.1070

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 1.1616, compared to 1.1696 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1616

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1696

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0820 AFN (High: 1.2115 / Low: 1.1295). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0227 AFN (High: 1.1932 / Low: 1.1705).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0820

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0227

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0295 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0295

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 1.1906) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0412), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1494 (+14.35%).

2017 Avg (May) 1.1906

2016 Avg (May) 1.0412

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1291	1.0911	1.1147
February	1.1731	1.1107	1.1436
March	1.1913	1.1236	1.1533
April	1.2101	1.1767	1.1923
May	1.2140	1.1586	1.1906
June	1.2115	1.1295	1.1749
July	1.1617	1.1242	1.1454
August	1.1744	1.1281	1.1524
September	1.2027	1.1791	1.1896
October	1.1932	1.1705	1.1831
November	1.1800	1.1390	1.1648
December	1.2097	1.1618	1.1822