2021 RUB to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2181 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1839 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2007 ZAR

2021 RUB to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RUB to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.2181. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 0.1839.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0343 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2030 to the December average rate of 0.2150, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2181 was down 14.65% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2556, 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 1,091 ZAR

2020 Average 1,141 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 919 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 171.40 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2176

0.1871

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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 0.1957, compared to 0.2057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1957

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0145 ZAR (High: 0.2082 / Low: 0.1937). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 ZAR (High: 0.2027 / Low: 0.1962).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0145

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0115 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.2150) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2010), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0140 (+6.96%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.2150

2020 Avg (December) 0.2010

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2078	0.1973	0.2030
February	0.2027	0.1962	0.1987
March	0.2085	0.1949	0.2011
April	0.1926	0.1860	0.1896
May	0.1935	0.1869	0.1901
June	0.1975	0.1839	0.1919
July	0.2011	0.1905	0.1962
August	0.2064	0.1962	0.2011
September	0.2082	0.1937	0.2000
October	0.2155	0.2034	0.2086
November	0.2168	0.2094	0.2132
December	0.2181	0.2112	0.2150