YEARLY HIGH
3.0418 JMD
YEARLY LOW
2.5978 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8473 JMD

2012 RUB to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 3.0418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 2.5978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4439 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7487 to the December average rate of 2.9931, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.0418 was down 2.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.1184, 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 15,209 JMD
2011 Average 14,639 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 12,989 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,219.59 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.0254
2.6376
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to JMD 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 2.8384, compared to 2.8562 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8562

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3327 JMD (High: 2.9552 / Low: 2.6225). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0589 JMD (High: 2.9791 / Low: 2.9202).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3327
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0589

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1541 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1541

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.9931) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.7371), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2560 (+9.35%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.9931
2011 Avg (December) 2.7371

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8595 2.6726 2.7487
February 2.9746 2.8458 2.8944
March 2.9825 2.9148 2.9524
April 2.9791 2.9202 2.9407
May 2.9552 2.6225 2.8240
June 2.7318 2.5978 2.6699
July 2.7805 2.6691 2.7272
August 2.8265 2.7541 2.7897
September 2.9248 2.7571 2.8445
October 2.9293 2.8639 2.8913
November 2.9553 2.8571 2.8915
December 3.0418 2.9500 2.9931