YEARLY HIGH
4.0074 RUB
YEARLY LOW
3.4640 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7882 RUB

2012 ZAR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 4.0074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 3.4640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5435 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9151 to the December average rate of 3.5610, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.0074 was down 13.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.6311, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 200,372 RUB
2011 Average 203,035 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 173,198 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,173.92 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.9763
3.5233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to RUB 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 3.8569, compared to 3.7196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1373 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8569
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.2329 RUB (High: 3.7369 / Low: 3.5040). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1186 RUB (High: 3.9909 / Low: 3.8724).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2329
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1186

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2034 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 3.9386) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.1131), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1745 (-4.24%).

2012 Avg (July) 3.9386
2011 Avg (July) 4.1131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9840 3.8299 3.9151
February 3.9879 3.8309 3.8964
March 3.9424 3.7974 3.8596
April 3.8338 3.7106 3.7650
May 3.9084 3.6999 3.7865
June 3.9909 3.8724 3.9186
July 4.0074 3.8563 3.9386
August 3.9417 3.7851 3.8678
September 3.8822 3.7125 3.7937
October 3.7369 3.5040 3.5904
November 3.6400 3.4841 3.5659
December 3.6213 3.4640 3.5610