2018 BRL to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.5044 RUB

YEARLY LOW

15.9849 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.2215 RUB

2018 BRL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 18.5044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 15.9849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5195 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.6633 to the December average rate of 17.3772, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.5044 was down 4.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.4384, 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 462,611 RUB

2017 Average 456,786 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 399,623 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,987.45 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.9685

16.3235

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 17.3708, compared to 17.0721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2986 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.3708

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.0721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.8634 RUB (High: 18.0343 / Low: 16.1709). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4553 RUB (High: 17.8494 / Low: 17.3941).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.8634

January Spread (Stable) ±0.4553

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6590 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6590

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 17.8314) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.0037), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1723 (-0.96%).

2018 Avg (April) 17.8314

2017 Avg (April) 18.0037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.8494	17.3941	17.6633
February	17.7471	17.2655	17.5104
March	17.7201	17.2494	17.4230
April	18.5044	17.2084	17.8314
May	18.0844	16.6727	17.1724
June	17.0410	15.9849	16.6242
July	17.0358	16.0314	16.4605
August	17.5464	16.3430	16.9482
September	17.2734	16.1018	16.4973
October	18.0343	16.1709	17.5324
November	18.1916	17.0264	17.6172
December	17.9670	16.9987	17.3772