2017 RUB to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2461 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2123 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2283 ZAR

2017 RUB to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 0.2461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.2123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0337 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2269 to the December average rate of 0.2234, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2461 was up 2.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2405, 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 1,230 ZAR

2016 Average 1,099 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,062 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 168.60 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2410

0.2184

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 0.2280, compared to 0.2285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2280

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0228 ZAR (High: 0.2402 / Low: 0.2173). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 ZAR (High: 0.2255 / Low: 0.2184).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0228

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0157 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 0.2373) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2224), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0149 (+6.68%).

2017 Avg (October) 0.2373

2016 Avg (October) 0.2224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2308	0.2213	0.2269
February	0.2298	0.2215	0.2255
March	0.2402	0.2173	0.2235
April	0.2442	0.2302	0.2375
May	0.2350	0.2270	0.2321
June	0.2286	0.2168	0.2224
July	0.2232	0.2161	0.2202
August	0.2255	0.2184	0.2229
September	0.2357	0.2232	0.2283
October	0.2461	0.2316	0.2373
November	0.2437	0.2331	0.2391
December	0.2337	0.2123	0.2234