YEARLY HIGH
0.2608 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2161 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2412 ZAR

2010 RUB to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the RUB to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.2608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0447 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2499 to the December average rate of 0.2212, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,304 ZAR
Yearly Average 1,206 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,080 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 223.41 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.2578
0.2179
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to ZAR 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 0.2504, compared to 0.2319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2504
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was January, with a trading range of 0.0130 ZAR (High: 0.2559 / Low: 0.2429). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 ZAR (High: 0.2314 / Low: 0.2252).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0130
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2010. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for February 2010 is 0.2545.

2010 Avg (February) 0.2545
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2559 0.2429 0.2499
February 0.2608 0.2482 0.2545
March 0.2548 0.2474 0.2507
April 0.2576 0.2466 0.2517
May 0.2563 0.2475 0.2511
June 0.2482 0.2419 0.2446
July 0.2513 0.2418 0.2459
August 0.2451 0.2373 0.2399
September 0.2378 0.2269 0.2315
October 0.2314 0.2252 0.2280
November 0.2294 0.2209 0.2251
December 0.2235 0.2161 0.2212