YEARLY HIGH
0.9069 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.6195 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8362 AFN

2025 RUB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the RUB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.9069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.6195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2874 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7135 to the December average rate of 0.8383, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.9069 was up 7.92% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.8403, 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 4,534 AFN
2024 Average 3,811 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 3,097 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,437.01 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.9102
0.6956
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 0.8291, compared to 0.8433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8291
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was January, with a trading range of 0.1719 AFN (High: 0.7914 / Low: 0.6195). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0340 AFN (High: 0.8825 / Low: 0.8485).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1719
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0340

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0381 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0381

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2025: 0.8769) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.7866), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0903 (+11.48%).

2025 Avg (May) 0.8769
2024 Avg (May) 0.7866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7914 0.6195 0.7135
February 0.8455 0.7322 0.7955
March 0.8651 0.8020 0.8322
April 0.8823 0.8316 0.8640
May 0.9069 0.8579 0.8769
June 0.9054 0.8693 0.8923
July 0.8999 0.8499 0.8801
August 0.8825 0.8485 0.8635
September 0.8623 0.8016 0.8254
October 0.8483 0.8072 0.8242
November 0.8562 0.8031 0.8282
December 0.8655 0.8156 0.8383