2018 RUB to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2261 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1913 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2108 ZAR

2018 RUB to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.2261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 0.1913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0347 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2151 to the December average rate of 0.2114, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2261 was down 8.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2461, 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 1,130 ZAR

2017 Average 1,141 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 957 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 173.73 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2229

0.1972

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 0.2071, compared to 0.2144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2071

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0171 ZAR (High: 0.2197 / Low: 0.2026). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 ZAR (High: 0.2099 / Low: 0.2029).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0171

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.2180) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2283), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0103 (-4.52%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.2180

2017 Avg (September) 0.2283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2190	0.2109	0.2151
February	0.2138	0.2050	0.2079
March	0.2099	0.2029	0.2073
April	0.2079	0.1913	0.1993
May	0.2059	0.1978	0.2011
June	0.2197	0.2026	0.2118
July	0.2183	0.2087	0.2130
August	0.2178	0.2010	0.2116
September	0.2261	0.2141	0.2180
October	0.2246	0.2171	0.2208
November	0.2195	0.2059	0.2118
December	0.2159	0.2057	0.2114