2019 RUB to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2970 AFN

YEARLY LOW

1.0928 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2045 AFN

2019 RUB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 1.2970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.0928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2042 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1317 to the December average rate of 1.2499, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.2970 was up 3.92% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.2480, 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 6,485 AFN

2018 Average 5,778 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 5,464 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,021.15 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.2839

1.1178

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 1.1819, compared to 1.2271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0452 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1819

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0817 AFN (High: 1.2936 / Low: 1.2119). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 AFN (High: 1.2327 / Low: 1.2159).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0817

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0775 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0775

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 1.2700) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.1595), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1105 (+9.53%).

2019 Avg (July) 1.2700

2018 Avg (July) 1.1595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1506	1.0928	1.1317
February	1.1542	1.1215	1.1388
March	1.1840	1.1276	1.1559
April	1.2188	1.1639	1.1969
May	1.2525	1.1853	1.2171
June	1.2936	1.2119	1.2513
July	1.2970	1.2530	1.2700
August	1.2273	1.1657	1.1925
September	1.2265	1.1669	1.2060
October	1.2289	1.1955	1.2172
November	1.2327	1.2159	1.2267
December	1.2687	1.2223	1.2499