2024 ZAR to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 ZAR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the ZAR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 6.2215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 4.5828.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6387 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7652 to the December average rate of 5.6910, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 6.2215 was up 16.89% compared to the 2023 peak of 5.3226, 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 2024.
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 4.8549, compared to 5.2839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4290 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.8650 RUB (High: 6.2215 / Low: 5.3564). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1389 RUB (High: 4.9405 / Low: 4.8016).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1604 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 5.6205) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.8877), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7329 (+14.99%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.9190 | 4.5828 | 4.7652 |
| February | 4.9138 | 4.7496 | 4.8285 |
| March | 4.9405 | 4.8016 | 4.8714 |
| April | 5.0368 | 4.8006 | 4.9245 |
| May | 5.0411 | 4.8106 | 4.9501 |
| June | 4.9534 | 4.6047 | 4.7897 |
| July | 4.9047 | 4.6303 | 4.7914 |
| August | 5.1943 | 4.5937 | 4.9296 |
| September | 5.5110 | 4.8917 | 5.1921 |
| October | 5.5330 | 5.3936 | 5.4787 |
| November | 6.2215 | 5.3564 | 5.6205 |
| December | 6.0184 | 5.2926 | 5.6910 |