2022 ZAR to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 ZAR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the ZAR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 9.2933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 3.1885.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1048 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9409 to the December average rate of 3.8436, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 9.2933 was up 70.88% compared to the 2021 peak of 5.4386, 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 2022.
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 5.0986, compared to 3.5606 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5380 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 3.6972 RUB (High: 9.2933 / Low: 5.5961). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2018 RUB (High: 3.5888 / Low: 3.3869).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.0372 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 7.3846) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.9747), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4099 (+48.44%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.1717 | 4.6860 | 4.9409 |
| February | 6.8262 | 4.8663 | 5.1694 |
| March | 9.2933 | 5.5961 | 7.3846 |
| April | 5.8779 | 4.5117 | 5.3474 |
| May | 4.6402 | 3.6496 | 4.1046 |
| June | 4.1006 | 3.2354 | 3.6446 |
| July | 3.8714 | 3.2081 | 3.5413 |
| August | 3.8367 | 3.4966 | 3.6390 |
| September | 3.6481 | 3.1885 | 3.4226 |
| October | 3.5548 | 3.2713 | 3.4146 |
| November | 3.5888 | 3.3869 | 3.5024 |
| December | 4.3695 | 3.4830 | 3.8436 |