YEARLY HIGH
0.4811 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.4324 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4545 RUB

2017 JMD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 0.4811. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.4324.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0487 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4648 to the December average rate of 0.4681, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4811 was down 29.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6824, 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 2,406 RUB
2016 Average 2,683 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 2,162 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 243.70 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4711
0.4351
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 0.4490, compared to 0.4600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4490
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0324 RUB (High: 0.4649 / Low: 0.4325). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 RUB (High: 0.4729 / Low: 0.4624).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0324
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0213 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.4669) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4999), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0331 (-6.61%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.4669
2016 Avg (November) 0.4999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4750 0.4586 0.4648
February 0.4653 0.4410 0.4538
March 0.4621 0.4324 0.4495
April 0.4442 0.4328 0.4381
May 0.4539 0.4328 0.4413
June 0.4649 0.4325 0.4467
July 0.4750 0.4556 0.4651
August 0.4748 0.4527 0.4651
September 0.4512 0.4403 0.4438
October 0.4588 0.4394 0.4508
November 0.4811 0.4575 0.4669
December 0.4729 0.4624 0.4681