2015 RUB to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0221 AZN

YEARLY LOW

0.0112 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0168 AZN

2015 RUB to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RUB to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.0221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0109 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0123 to the December average rate of 0.0168, the exchange rate registered a net change of 37.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0221 was down 7.29% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0239, 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 111 AZN

2014 Average 104 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 56 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.46 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0215

0.0114

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to AZN 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 0.0171, compared to 0.0166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0171

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0074 AZN (High: 0.0221 / Low: 0.0147). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 AZN (High: 0.0161 / Low: 0.0152).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.0168) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0140), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+20.07%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.0168

2014 Avg (December) 0.0140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0133	0.0113	0.0123
February	0.0171	0.0112	0.0131
March	0.0183	0.0168	0.0174
April	0.0211	0.0182	0.0199
May	0.0213	0.0200	0.0207
June	0.0199	0.0186	0.0192
July	0.0189	0.0172	0.0183
August	0.0171	0.0149	0.0161
September	0.0161	0.0152	0.0157
October	0.0170	0.0158	0.0166
November	0.0167	0.0157	0.0161
December	0.0221	0.0147	0.0168