YEARLY HIGH
0.9982 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.6244 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8913 RUB

2021 AFN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 0.9982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.6244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3738 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9634 to the December average rate of 0.7264, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.9982 was down 6.34% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.0658, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,991 RUB
2020 Average 4,706 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 3,122 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,869.00 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.0043
0.7011
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to RUB 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 0.9565, compared to 0.8260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1305 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9565
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8260

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.1497 RUB (High: 0.7741 / Low: 0.6244). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0292 RUB (High: 0.7995 / Low: 0.7703).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1497
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0292

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0606 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0606

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.9790) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9839), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0049 (-0.50%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.9790
2020 Avg (April) 0.9839

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9833 0.9451 0.9634
February 0.9869 0.9492 0.9615
March 0.9924 0.9380 0.9623
April 0.9982 0.9577 0.9790
May 0.9683 0.9331 0.9505
June 0.9375 0.9083 0.9224
July 0.9414 0.9083 0.9243
August 0.9232 0.8505 0.8857
September 0.8642 0.8219 0.8410
October 0.8141 0.7649 0.7916
November 0.7995 0.7703 0.7870
December 0.7741 0.6244 0.7264