YEARLY HIGH
2.3127 JMD
YEARLY LOW
2.0784 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2018 JMD

2017 RUB to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 2.3127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 2.0784.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2343 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1516 to the December average rate of 2.1365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.3127 was up 8.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1292, 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 11,563 JMD
2016 Average 9,398 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 10,392 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,171.39 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.2975
2.1218
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 2.2283, compared to 2.1752 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0531 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2283
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1752

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.1613 JMD (High: 2.3124 / Low: 2.1511). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0481 JMD (High: 2.1625 / Low: 2.1144).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1613
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0481

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0892 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0892

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 2.2256) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7401), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4855 (+27.90%).

2017 Avg (March) 2.2256
2016 Avg (March) 1.7401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1806 2.1052 2.1516
February 2.2674 2.1490 2.2038
March 2.3127 2.1639 2.2256
April 2.3105 2.2513 2.2828
May 2.3104 2.2029 2.2665
June 2.3124 2.1511 2.2396
July 2.1951 2.1051 2.1504
August 2.2089 2.1061 2.1504
September 2.2711 2.2163 2.2532
October 2.2759 2.1797 2.2185
November 2.1860 2.0784 2.1422
December 2.1625 2.1144 2.1365