YEARLY HIGH
1.2366 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.3843 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5423 RUB

2022 JPY to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the JPY to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 1.2366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 0.3843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8523 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6667 to the December average rate of 0.4932, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.2366 was up 69.24% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.7306, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 618,287 RUB
2021 Average 335,842 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 192,136 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 426,151.47 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.9859
0.3694
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to RUB 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 0.6427, compared to 0.4419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.5651 RUB (High: 1.2366 / Low: 0.6715). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0268 RUB (High: 0.4443 / Low: 0.4175).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5651
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0268

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2993 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2993

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.9346) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.6850), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2496 (+36.43%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.9346
2021 Avg (March) 0.6850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6916 0.6452 0.6667
February 0.9125 0.6466 0.6834
March 1.2366 0.6715 0.9346
April 0.7000 0.5495 0.6352
May 0.5642 0.4507 0.5064
June 0.4887 0.3843 0.4301
July 0.4776 0.3973 0.4367
August 0.4794 0.4315 0.4490
September 0.4509 0.3989 0.4208
October 0.4425 0.4015 0.4209
November 0.4443 0.4175 0.4308
December 0.5625 0.4503 0.4932