2011 RUB to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2715 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2159 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2466 ZAR

2011 RUB to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the RUB to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 0.2715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.2159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0556 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2296 to the December average rate of 0.2597, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.2715 was up 4.13% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.2608, 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 1,358 ZAR

2010 Average 1,205 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,080 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 278.05 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.2677

0.2262

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 0.2411, compared to 0.2522 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2411

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2522

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.0252 ZAR (High: 0.2411 / Low: 0.2159). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 ZAR (High: 0.2453 / Low: 0.2404).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0252

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 0.2643) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.2251), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0392 (+17.41%).

2011 Avg (November) 0.2643

2010 Avg (November) 0.2251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2411	0.2159	0.2296
February	0.2490	0.2405	0.2456
March	0.2478	0.2390	0.2433
April	0.2435	0.2358	0.2395
May	0.2503	0.2397	0.2456
June	0.2453	0.2404	0.2428
July	0.2486	0.2390	0.2432
August	0.2507	0.2420	0.2460
September	0.2596	0.2405	0.2459
October	0.2616	0.2452	0.2544
November	0.2715	0.2558	0.2643
December	0.2637	0.2510	0.2597