2017 ZAR to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 ZAR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the ZAR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 4.7093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 4.0639.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6453 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4086 to the December average rate of 4.4804, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.7093 was down 6.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.0178, 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 2017.
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 4.3897, compared to 4.3811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0086 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.4377 RUB (High: 4.6011 / Low: 4.1634). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1439 RUB (High: 4.5784 / Low: 4.4345).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2655 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 4.4804) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.4755), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0049 (+0.11%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5182 | 4.3324 | 4.4086 |
| February | 4.5155 | 4.3517 | 4.4347 |
| March | 4.6011 | 4.1634 | 4.4773 |
| April | 4.3436 | 4.0947 | 4.2118 |
| May | 4.4049 | 4.2554 | 4.3092 |
| June | 4.6135 | 4.3747 | 4.4967 |
| July | 4.6281 | 4.4793 | 4.5408 |
| August | 4.5784 | 4.4345 | 4.4863 |
| September | 4.4798 | 4.2434 | 4.3810 |
| October | 4.3172 | 4.0639 | 4.2154 |
| November | 4.2904 | 4.1042 | 4.1828 |
| December | 4.7093 | 4.2792 | 4.4804 |