YEARLY HIGH
1.2688 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.9383 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0685 AFN

2020 RUB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 1.2688. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.9383.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3305 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2479 to the December average rate of 1.0418, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.2688 was down 2.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.2970, 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 6,344 AFN
2019 Average 6,024 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 4,691 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,652.66 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.2736
0.9652
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 1.1092, compared to 1.0277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0815 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2103 AFN (High: 1.1486 / Low: 0.9383). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0394 AFN (High: 1.0579 / Low: 1.0185).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2103
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0394

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1728 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1728

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.2479) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1317), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1162 (+10.27%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.2479
2019 Avg (January) 1.1317

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2688 1.1942 1.2479
February 1.2244 1.1366 1.1988
March 1.1486 0.9383 1.0260
April 1.0499 0.9695 1.0167
May 1.0919 1.0099 1.0513
June 1.1347 1.0849 1.1148
July 1.0950 1.0311 1.0778
August 1.0579 1.0185 1.0436
September 1.0435 0.9735 1.0105
October 1.0092 0.9682 0.9909
November 1.0205 0.9542 1.0018
December 1.0541 1.0132 1.0418