2015 ZAR to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 ZAR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the ZAR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 5.9996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 4.1446.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8550 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5439 to the December average rate of 4.6549, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.9996 was up 1.99% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.8825, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.8634, compared to 4.7510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1124 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.9673 RUB (High: 5.9882 / Low: 5.0208). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1539 RUB (High: 4.6779 / Low: 4.5240).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5662 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 5.5492) against the same month in 2014 (average: 3.2152), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3340 (+72.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.9882 | 5.0208 | 5.5439 |
| February | 5.9996 | 5.2867 | 5.5492 |
| March | 5.3047 | 4.7572 | 4.9830 |
| April | 4.8170 | 4.1563 | 4.4190 |
| May | 4.3185 | 4.1446 | 4.2385 |
| June | 4.5390 | 4.3360 | 4.4470 |
| July | 4.8290 | 4.5174 | 4.6033 |
| August | 5.3539 | 4.8467 | 5.0722 |
| September | 5.0304 | 4.7104 | 4.9004 |
| October | 4.8075 | 4.5556 | 4.6736 |
| November | 4.6779 | 4.5240 | 4.6018 |
| December | 4.7598 | 4.4003 | 4.6549 |