YEARLY HIGH
19.4384 RUB
YEARLY LOW
17.0778 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.2731 RUB

2017 BRL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 19.4384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 17.0778.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3605 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.7308 to the December average rate of 17.7638, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 19.4384 was down 6.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 20.7210, 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 485,959 RUB
2016 Average 480,707 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 426,946 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,013.51 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

18.9629
17.4689
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 18.2478, compared to 18.2984 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0506 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.2478
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.2984

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 1.3023 RUB (High: 19.1107 / Low: 17.8084). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4166 RUB (High: 18.2344 / Low: 17.8177).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.3023
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4166

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.5153 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 18.8384) against the same month in 2016 (average: 20.2219), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3835 (-6.84%).

2017 Avg (August) 18.8384
2016 Avg (August) 20.2219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.1106 18.4329 18.7308
February 19.2189 18.5002 18.8150
March 18.8520 17.7884 18.5191
April 18.2477 17.8169 18.0037
May 18.3213 17.0778 17.8246
June 18.0729 17.1630 17.5934
July 19.1107 17.8084 18.6166
August 19.4384 18.4310 18.8384
September 18.5732 18.0773 18.4083
October 18.4397 17.5915 18.1021
November 18.2344 17.8177 18.0609
December 18.2924 17.3899 17.7638