YEARLY HIGH
0.6824 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.4697 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5369 RUB

2016 JMD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JMD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.6824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.4697.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2127 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6355 to the December average rate of 0.4813, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6824 was up 11.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,412 RUB
2015 Average 2,619 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 2,348 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,063.69 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6525
0.4657
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 0.5743, compared to 0.4994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0749 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5743
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0747 RUB (High: 0.6824 / Low: 0.6077). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 RUB (High: 0.4939 / Low: 0.4827).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0747
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0618 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0618

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.6355) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5574), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0781 (+14.01%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.6355
2015 Avg (January) 0.5574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6824 0.6077 0.6355
February 0.6587 0.6210 0.6369
March 0.6076 0.5523 0.5751
April 0.5630 0.5274 0.5459
May 0.5432 0.5261 0.5330
June 0.5369 0.5060 0.5193
July 0.5265 0.4971 0.5088
August 0.5283 0.5026 0.5118
September 0.5176 0.4935 0.5063
October 0.4939 0.4827 0.4883
November 0.5100 0.4904 0.4999
December 0.4976 0.4697 0.4813