YEARLY HIGH
34.5498 RUB
YEARLY LOW
30.9233 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.3485 RUB

2019 BBD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BBD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 34.5498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 30.9233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6264 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.3594 to the December average rate of 31.4269, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 34.5498 was down 2.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 35.2906, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 172,749 RUB
2018 Average 157,040 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 154,617 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,132.25 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

33.5527
31.2337
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to RUB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 32.6104, compared to 32.0865 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5239 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.6104
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.0865

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 1.8251 RUB (High: 34.5498 / Low: 32.7247). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4669 RUB (High: 32.1854 / Low: 31.7185).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.8251
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4669

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4961 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4961

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 33.3594) against the same month in 2018 (average: 28.3308), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0286 (+17.75%).

2019 Avg (January) 33.3594
2018 Avg (January) 28.3308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.5498 32.7247 33.3594
February 33.3289 32.6869 32.8901
March 33.2064 31.9083 32.6200
April 32.7126 31.8524 32.2837
May 32.7378 32.1748 32.4519
June 32.7990 31.2825 32.0572
July 31.9242 31.3407 31.6270
August 33.4851 32.1658 32.9354
September 33.3917 31.8984 32.4600
October 32.6324 31.8425 32.1469
November 32.1854 31.7185 31.9231
December 32.1571 30.9233 31.4269