YEARLY HIGH
0.6903 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.5154 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6067 RUB

2023 JPY to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the JPY to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 0.6903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.5154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1749 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5374 to the December average rate of 0.6339, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.6903 was down 44.18% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.2366, 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 345,155 RUB
2022 Average 270,920 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 257,708 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,446.95 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.6743
0.5250
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 0.5724, compared to 0.6410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0686 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5724
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 0.0604 RUB (High: 0.6772 / Low: 0.6167). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0246 RUB (High: 0.6687 / Low: 0.6441).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0604
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0246

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0444 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 0.6619) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.4490), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2129 (+47.43%).

2023 Avg (August) 0.6619
2022 Avg (August) 0.4490

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5629 0.5154 0.5374
February 0.5616 0.5350 0.5519
March 0.5911 0.5502 0.5717
April 0.6167 0.5839 0.6065
May 0.5908 0.5607 0.5768
June 0.6154 0.5661 0.5901
July 0.6559 0.6091 0.6420
August 0.6903 0.6393 0.6619
September 0.6687 0.6441 0.6545
October 0.6772 0.6167 0.6490
November 0.6216 0.5899 0.6047
December 0.6539 0.6129 0.6339