2013 RUB to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3234 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2774 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3026 ZAR

2013 RUB to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.3234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0460 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2903 to the December average rate of 0.3154, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3234 was up 12.02% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2887, 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 1,617 ZAR

2012 Average 1,322 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,387 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 229.85 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3179

0.2878

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 0.2967, compared to 0.3084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2967

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0281 ZAR (High: 0.3151 / Low: 0.2870). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 ZAR (High: 0.3129 / Low: 0.3065).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0281

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.3154) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2809), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0345 (+12.29%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.3154

2012 Avg (December) 0.2809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3006	0.2774	0.2903
February	0.2978	0.2890	0.2941
March	0.3017	0.2942	0.2981
April	0.2962	0.2875	0.2903
May	0.3151	0.2870	0.2976
June	0.3161	0.3013	0.3100
July	0.3068	0.2980	0.3029
August	0.3134	0.2984	0.3050
September	0.3120	0.3003	0.3065
October	0.3129	0.3065	0.3088
November	0.3173	0.3068	0.3117
December	0.3234	0.3072	0.3154