YEARLY HIGH
2.2482 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.8373 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0654 JMD

2019 RUB to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 2.2482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.8373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4109 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9498 to the December average rate of 2.1789, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.2482 was down 1.03% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.2717, 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 11,241 JMD
2018 Average 10,292 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 9,187 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,054.49 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.2227
1.9078
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 2.0075, compared to 2.1232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.2009 JMD (High: 2.0383 / Low: 1.8373). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0333 JMD (High: 2.2118 / Low: 2.1785).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2009
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0333

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0977 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0977

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 2.1789) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.8917), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2873 (+15.19%).

2019 Avg (December) 2.1789
2018 Avg (December) 1.8917

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0383 1.8373 1.9498
February 2.0846 1.9623 2.0317
March 1.9627 1.9118 1.9340
April 2.0710 1.9195 2.0078
May 2.1071 2.0479 2.0770
June 2.0857 2.0086 2.0449
July 2.1499 2.0660 2.1108
August 2.1083 2.0059 2.0491
September 2.1293 2.0285 2.0913
October 2.1671 2.0490 2.1127
November 2.2118 2.1785 2.1965
December 2.2482 2.1186 2.1789