YEARLY HIGH
2.1292 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.4654 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8785 JMD

2016 RUB to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 2.1292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1.4654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6638 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5749 to the December average rate of 2.0784, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1292 was down 9.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.3513, 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 10,646 JMD
2015 Average 9,625 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 7,327 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,318.93 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1292
1.5196
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 1.7533, compared to 2.0037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2504 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7533
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1802 JMD (High: 1.6456 / Low: 1.4654). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0470 JMD (High: 2.0717 / Low: 2.0247).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1802
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0470

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0477 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.0784) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.7103), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3681 (+21.52%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.0784
2015 Avg (December) 1.7103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6456 1.4654 1.5749
February 1.6102 1.5182 1.5704
March 1.8107 1.6457 1.7401
April 1.8961 1.7761 1.8322
May 1.9009 1.8410 1.8763
June 1.9762 1.8624 1.9262
July 2.0117 1.8993 1.9658
August 1.9898 1.8928 1.9542
September 2.0263 1.9321 1.9754
October 2.0717 2.0247 2.0482
November 2.0389 1.9608 2.0005
December 2.1292 2.0097 2.0784