YEARLY HIGH
2.4388 JPY
YEARLY LOW
1.6434 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9970 JPY

2015 RUB to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RUB to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 2.4388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.6434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7954 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8517 to the December average rate of 1.7369, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.4388 was down 23.86% compared to the 2014 peak of 3.2029, 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 12,194 JPY
2014 Average 13,937 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 8,217 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,976.83 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.4477
1.6722
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to JPY 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 2.1010, compared to 1.8930 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1010
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8930

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.3599 JPY (High: 2.0478 / Low: 1.6878). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0929 JPY (High: 1.9247 / Low: 1.8318).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3599
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0929

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2673 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2673

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 2.3831) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.9192), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5361 (-18.37%).

2015 Avg (May) 2.3831
2014 Avg (May) 2.9192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0478 1.6878 1.8517
February 1.9457 1.6778 1.8496
March 2.0823 1.9261 2.0012
April 2.3853 2.0766 2.2590
May 2.4388 2.3084 2.3831
June 2.3472 2.2122 2.2616
July 2.2165 2.0250 2.1522
August 2.0155 1.6877 1.8849
September 1.8417 1.7299 1.7957
October 1.9540 1.8129 1.9055
November 1.9247 1.8318 1.8827
December 1.8459 1.6434 1.7369