YEARLY HIGH
0.0551 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0483 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0521 BRL

2016 RUB to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 0.0483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0069 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0528 to the December average rate of 0.0541, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0551 was down 13.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0638, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 276 BRL
2015 Average 273 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 241 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.28 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0546
0.0490
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to BRL 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 0.0528, compared to 0.0513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0528
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0047 BRL (High: 0.0551 / Low: 0.0504). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 BRL (High: 0.0544 / Low: 0.0526).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0528) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0412), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0116 (+28.19%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0528
2015 Avg (January) 0.0412

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0551 0.0504 0.0528
February 0.0533 0.0491 0.0514
March 0.0539 0.0510 0.0528
April 0.0544 0.0526 0.0533
May 0.0547 0.0526 0.0537
June 0.0539 0.0504 0.0527
July 0.0521 0.0492 0.0509
August 0.0507 0.0483 0.0495
September 0.0517 0.0494 0.0505
October 0.0520 0.0500 0.0510
November 0.0532 0.0497 0.0519
December 0.0551 0.0531 0.0541