2020 RUB to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2556 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1934 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2283 ZAR

2020 RUB to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.2556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.1934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0622 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2328 to the December average rate of 0.2010, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2556 was up 8.03% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2366, 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 1,278 ZAR

2019 Average 1,117 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 967 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 311.07 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2544

0.1962

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 0.2394, compared to 0.2171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2394

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0242 ZAR (High: 0.2354 / Low: 0.2112). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 ZAR (High: 0.2360 / Low: 0.2317).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0242

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0133 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.2486) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2191), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0295 (+13.46%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.2486

2019 Avg (April) 0.2191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2355	0.2265	0.2328
February	0.2360	0.2317	0.2345
March	0.2354	0.2112	0.2241
April	0.2556	0.2320	0.2486
May	0.2528	0.2443	0.2495
June	0.2516	0.2414	0.2470
July	0.2414	0.2276	0.2345
August	0.2405	0.2230	0.2332
September	0.2260	0.2144	0.2199
October	0.2147	0.2047	0.2119
November	0.2048	0.2004	0.2020
December	0.2070	0.1934	0.2010