2014 RUB to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3259 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1700 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2867 ZAR

2014 RUB to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the RUB to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.3259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.1700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1559 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3220 to the December average rate of 0.2052, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3259 was up 0.77% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3234, 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 1,629 ZAR

2013 Average 1,513 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 850 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 779.47 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3336

0.1935

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 0.3057, compared to 0.2677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0380 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3057

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0563 ZAR (High: 0.2262 / Low: 0.1700). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 ZAR (High: 0.2934 / Low: 0.2851).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0563

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0342 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0342

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.3220) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.2903), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0316 (+10.90%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.3220

2013 Avg (January) 0.2903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3259	0.3161	0.3220
February	0.3196	0.2975	0.3112
March	0.3019	0.2921	0.2972
April	0.3012	0.2915	0.2957
May	0.3037	0.2922	0.2982
June	0.3155	0.3031	0.3102
July	0.3146	0.2973	0.3070
August	0.2990	0.2876	0.2947
September	0.2934	0.2851	0.2890
October	0.2842	0.2547	0.2712
November	0.2568	0.2213	0.2394
December	0.2262	0.1700	0.2052