YEARLY HIGH
25.1585 RUB
YEARLY LOW
13.8688 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.3031 RUB

2014 BRL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BRL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 25.1585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 13.8688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.2897 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.1715 to the December average rate of 21.2630, the exchange rate registered a net change of 50.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 25.1585 was up 58.49% compared to the 2013 peak of 15.8742, 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 628,962 RUB
2013 Average 369,773 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 346,719 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 282,242.72 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

21.9721
13.4623
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 15.2672, compared to 17.3391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0719 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.2672
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.3391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 6.0580 RUB (High: 25.1585 / Low: 19.1004). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3356 RUB (High: 15.5660 / Low: 15.2304).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.0580
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3356

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.3168 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 21.2630) against the same month in 2013 (average: 14.0021), the exchange rate shifted by +7.2609 (+51.86%).

2014 Avg (December) 21.2630
2013 Avg (December) 14.0021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.5515 13.8688 14.1715
February 15.4926 14.3817 14.8023
March 15.8168 15.3751 15.5465
April 16.2252 15.5243 15.9787
May 16.1354 15.3702 15.7104
June 15.5660 15.2304 15.3936
July 15.9817 15.3145 15.6202
August 16.5638 15.8041 15.9648
September 16.6885 15.8709 16.2858
October 17.4021 15.9325 16.6951
November 19.4926 17.3813 18.2058
December 25.1585 19.1004 21.2630