YEARLY HIGH
5.4386 RUB
YEARLY LOW
4.5840 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9914 RUB

2021 ZAR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 5.4386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 4.5840.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8546 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9281 to the December average rate of 4.6513, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.4386 was up 5.18% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.1709, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 271,931 RUB
2020 Average 220,292 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 229,201 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,730.55 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.3365
4.5890
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ZAR 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: JanтАУJun) was 5.1145, compared to 4.8683 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.2462 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 5.1145
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 4.8683

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.3742 RUB (High: 5.4386 / Low: 5.0644). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1514 RUB (High: 4.7354 / Low: 4.5840).

June Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.3742
December Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.1514

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2083 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 5.2149) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.0487), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1663 (+28.81%).

2021 Avg (June) 5.2149
2020 Avg (June) 4.0487

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Month High Low Average
January 5.0682 4.8112 4.9281
February 5.0959 4.9342 5.0338
March 5.1307 4.7964 4.9747
April 5.3777 5.1919 5.2742
May 5.3514 5.1673 5.2612
June 5.4386 5.0644 5.2149
July 5.2481 4.9720 5.0975
August 5.0974 4.8445 4.9731
September 5.1639 4.8032 5.0024
October 4.9172 4.6397 4.7942
November 4.7762 4.6124 4.6915
December 4.7354 4.5840 4.6513