2013 BRL to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.8742 RUB

YEARLY LOW

13.5851 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.7949 RUB

2013 BRL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BRL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 15.8742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 13.5851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2891 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.8709 to the December average rate of 14.0021, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 15.8742 was down 10.81% compared to the 2012 peak of 17.7991, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 396,855 RUB

2012 Average 398,567 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 339,627 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,227.99 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

15.8510

13.8340

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 15.2741, compared to 14.3157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9585 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.2741

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.8889 RUB (High: 14.4740 / Low: 13.5851). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3386 RUB (High: 15.1114 / Low: 14.7728).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8889

January Spread (Stable) ±0.3386

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5276 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 15.6829) against the same month in 2012 (average: 15.9157), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2327 (-1.46%).

2013 Avg (April) 15.6829

2012 Avg (April) 15.9157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.1114	14.7728	14.8709
February	15.4731	15.0327	15.2936
March	15.8181	15.3222	15.5187
April	15.8742	15.3884	15.6829
May	15.5792	14.9544	15.4032
June	15.1228	14.6016	14.8756
July	14.7982	14.3847	14.5614
August	14.4740	13.5851	14.1046
September	14.5417	13.9582	14.3427
October	14.8161	14.4331	14.6401
November	14.4741	14.0457	14.2432
December	14.1944	13.8283	14.0021