2017 BRL to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |