2020 BRL to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.8508 RUB

YEARLY LOW

12.5121 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.0741 RUB

2020 BRL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 15.8508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 12.5121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3387 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.9422 to the December average rate of 14.3779, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 15.8508 was down 13.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 18.3488, 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 396,271 RUB

2019 Average 410,654 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 312,803 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,468.40 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

15.4793

12.7533

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 14.2344, compared to 13.9139 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.2344

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.9139

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 1.8256 RUB (High: 14.9916 / Low: 13.1660). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4575 RUB (High: 14.9917 / Low: 14.5342).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.8256

February Spread (Stable) ±0.4575

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.1466 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1466

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 15.2521) against the same month in 2019 (average: 16.9696), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7175 (-10.12%).

2020 Avg (March) 15.2521

2019 Avg (March) 16.9696

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.3905	14.6935	14.9422
February	14.9917	14.5342	14.7667
March	15.8508	14.4446	15.2521
April	14.9916	13.1660	14.1055
May	13.7680	12.5121	12.9805
June	14.1249	12.7164	13.3591
July	14.2437	13.1048	13.5205
August	14.2437	13.1869	13.5646
September	14.3150	13.6304	14.0892
October	14.0171	13.5493	13.7797
November	14.4333	13.7001	14.1517
December	14.7107	14.0975	14.3779