2018 RUB to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2717 JMD

YEARLY LOW

1.8384 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0591 JMD

2018 RUB to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 2.2717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.8384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4334 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1920 to the December average rate of 1.8917, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2717 was down 1.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3127, 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 11,359 JMD

2017 Average 11,007 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 9,192 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,166.82 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2603

1.8581

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 2.1278, compared to 1.9905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1374 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1278

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.2201 JMD (High: 2.1999 / Low: 1.9798). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0506 JMD (High: 2.0927 / Low: 2.0421).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2201

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0506

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1710 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1710

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.2110) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2038), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+0.33%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.2110

2017 Avg (February) 2.2038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2291	2.1576	2.1920
February	2.2717	2.1441	2.2110
March	2.2624	2.1782	2.2267
April	2.1999	1.9798	2.0558
May	2.0577	1.9656	2.0151
June	2.0927	2.0421	2.0663
July	2.1415	2.0407	2.0840
August	2.1225	1.9890	2.0423
September	2.0751	1.9379	2.0162
October	2.0652	1.9545	2.0067
November	1.9521	1.8650	1.9020
December	1.9361	1.8384	1.8917