2019 RUB to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2366 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2026 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2234 ZAR

2019 RUB to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 1, valuing the pair at 0.2366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.2026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0340 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2073 to the December average rate of 0.2290, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2366 was up 4.66% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2261, 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 1,183 ZAR

2018 Average 1,054 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,013 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 170.04 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2342

0.2049

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 0.2177, compared to 0.2290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2177

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 0.0105 ZAR (High: 0.2141 / Low: 0.2036). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 ZAR (High: 0.2256 / Low: 0.2194).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0105

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.2318) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2118), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0200 (+9.44%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.2318

2018 Avg (November) 0.2118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2113	0.2026	0.2073
February	0.2141	0.2036	0.2099
March	0.2254	0.2153	0.2206
April	0.2243	0.2156	0.2191
May	0.2274	0.2175	0.2220
June	0.2309	0.2214	0.2272
July	0.2256	0.2194	0.2224
August	0.2339	0.2259	0.2304
September	0.2341	0.2236	0.2291
October	0.2356	0.2287	0.2316
November	0.2366	0.2276	0.2318
December	0.2328	0.2258	0.2290