2016 RUB to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9349 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.4172 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6279 JPY

2016 RUB to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.9349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 1.4172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5177 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5493 to the December average rate of 1.8717, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.9349 was down 20.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.4388, 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 9,674 JPY

2015 Average 9,988 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 7,086 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,588.43 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.9104

1.4460

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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 1.5950, compared to 1.6608 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0658 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5950

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6608

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2194 JPY (High: 1.6503 / Low: 1.4308). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0427 JPY (High: 1.6103 / Low: 1.5677).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2194

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0427

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0646 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0646

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.8717) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.7369), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1348 (+7.76%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.8717

2015 Avg (December) 1.7369

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6503	1.4308	1.5493
February	1.5727	1.4172	1.4847
March	1.6751	1.5437	1.6180
April	1.7031	1.5965	1.6469
May	1.6880	1.6036	1.6515
June	1.6730	1.5589	1.6199
July	1.6841	1.5476	1.6137
August	1.5819	1.5189	1.5616
September	1.6103	1.5677	1.5818
October	1.6768	1.6104	1.6556
November	1.7760	1.6070	1.6805
December	1.9349	1.7699	1.8717