YEARLY HIGH
0.0626 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0540 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0581 BRL

2018 RUB to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.0626. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 0.0540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0085 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0566 to the December average rate of 0.0576, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0626 was up 6.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0586, 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 313 BRL
2017 Average 274 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 270 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.59 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0612
0.0556
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 0.0576, compared to 0.0586 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0586

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0064 BRL (High: 0.0618 / Low: 0.0554). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 BRL (High: 0.0575 / Low: 0.0560).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0602) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0569), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+5.84%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0602
2017 Avg (June) 0.0569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0575 0.0560 0.0566
February 0.0579 0.0563 0.0571
March 0.0580 0.0564 0.0574
April 0.0581 0.0540 0.0561
May 0.0600 0.0553 0.0583
June 0.0626 0.0587 0.0602
July 0.0624 0.0587 0.0608
August 0.0612 0.0570 0.0590
September 0.0621 0.0579 0.0606
October 0.0618 0.0554 0.0571
November 0.0587 0.0550 0.0568
December 0.0588 0.0557 0.0576