YEARLY HIGH
18.3488 RUB
YEARLY LOW
15.0074 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.4325 RUB

2019 BRL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BRL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 18.3488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 15.0074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3414 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.8433 to the December average rate of 15.2981, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 18.3488 was down 0.84% compared to the 2018 peak of 18.5044, 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 458,720 RUB
2018 Average 430,499 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 375,184 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,535.86 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

18.0978
15.0435
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 16.9815, compared to 15.8835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0981 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.9815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.8835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 1.2121 RUB (High: 17.4514 / Low: 16.2393). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2923 RUB (High: 15.4342 / Low: 15.1420).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2121
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2923

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7163 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 17.8433) against the same month in 2018 (average: 17.6633), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1800 (+1.02%).

2019 Avg (January) 17.8433
2018 Avg (January) 17.6633

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.3488 17.4270 17.8433
February 17.9039 17.4276 17.6859
March 17.4514 16.2393 16.9696
April 16.9609 16.1423 16.5603
May 16.6842 15.7466 16.2364
June 16.9018 16.3479 16.5937
July 16.9107 16.3852 16.7407
August 16.7966 15.9157 16.3861
September 16.1962 15.3247 15.7584
October 16.0014 15.3856 15.7538
November 15.9262 15.0074 15.3636
December 15.4342 15.1420 15.2981