YEARLY HIGH
0.0586 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0514 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0548 BRL

2017 RUB to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.0586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.0514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0534 to the December average rate of 0.0563, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0586 was up 6.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0551, 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 293 BRL
2016 Average 260 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 257 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.55 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0572
0.0527
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 0.0548, compared to 0.0547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0548
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0040 BRL (High: 0.0586 / Low: 0.0546). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 BRL (High: 0.0561 / Low: 0.0548).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0561) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0537), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+4.58%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0561
2016 Avg (May) 0.0537

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0543 0.0523 0.0534
February 0.0541 0.0520 0.0532
March 0.0562 0.0530 0.0540
April 0.0561 0.0548 0.0555
May 0.0586 0.0546 0.0561
June 0.0583 0.0553 0.0569
July 0.0562 0.0523 0.0537
August 0.0543 0.0514 0.0531
September 0.0553 0.0538 0.0543
October 0.0568 0.0542 0.0553
November 0.0561 0.0548 0.0554
December 0.0575 0.0547 0.0563