YEARLY HIGH
2.2445 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.6712 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9713 JMD

2020 RUB to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 2.2445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 1.6712.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5733 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1747 to the December average rate of 1.9430, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.2445 was down 0.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.2482, 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 11,222 JMD
2019 Average 10,327 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 8,356 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,866.55 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.2154
1.7846
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 2.0043, compared to 1.9384 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0659 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9384

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3850 JMD (High: 2.0561 / Low: 1.6712). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0743 JMD (High: 2.0526 / Low: 1.9783).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3850
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0743

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.3590 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3590

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 2.1747) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.9498), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2249 (+11.54%).

2020 Avg (January) 2.1747
2019 Avg (January) 1.9498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2445 2.1109 2.1747
February 2.2312 2.0558 2.1795
March 2.0561 1.6712 1.8205
April 1.9361 1.7029 1.8363
May 2.0689 1.8642 1.9837
June 2.0975 1.9648 2.0311
July 2.0640 1.9492 2.0018
August 2.0526 1.9783 2.0181
September 2.0142 1.7884 1.8922
October 1.9152 1.8097 1.8624
November 1.9524 1.8008 1.9127
December 1.9686 1.8898 1.9430