2019 ZAR to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 ZAR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the ZAR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 4.9358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 1, dropping to 4.2264.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7094 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8233 to the December average rate of 4.3678, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.9358 was down 5.57% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.2268, 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 2019.
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 4.5988, compared to 4.3673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2315 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 0.2419 RUB (High: 4.9127 / Low: 4.6708). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1260 RUB (High: 4.5580 / Low: 4.4320).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2322 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 4.8233) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.6488), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1745 (+3.75%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.9358 | 4.7326 | 4.8233 |
| February | 4.9127 | 4.6708 | 4.7655 |
| March | 4.6453 | 4.4371 | 4.5333 |
| April | 4.6377 | 4.4574 | 4.5651 |
| May | 4.5973 | 4.3974 | 4.5043 |
| June | 4.5174 | 4.3309 | 4.4015 |
| July | 4.5580 | 4.4320 | 4.4974 |
| August | 4.4267 | 4.2748 | 4.3398 |
| September | 4.4724 | 4.2712 | 4.3656 |
| October | 4.3734 | 4.2445 | 4.3180 |
| November | 4.3929 | 4.2264 | 4.3151 |
| December | 4.4284 | 4.2952 | 4.3678 |