2017 RUB to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0157 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.8176 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9238 JPY

2017 RUB to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 15, valuing the pair at 2.0157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 1.8176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1980 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9211 to the December average rate of 1.9284, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.0157 was up 4.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9349, 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 10,078 JPY

2016 Average 8,143 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 9,088 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 990.21 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9761

1.8365

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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 1.9389, compared to 1.9087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0302 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9389

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.1285 JPY (High: 1.9755 / Low: 1.8470). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0478 JPY (High: 1.9809 / Low: 1.9331).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1285

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0478

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0513 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0513

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 1.9645) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6515), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3129 (+18.95%).

2017 Avg (May) 1.9645

2016 Avg (May) 1.6515

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9651	1.8736	1.9211
February	2.0025	1.8836	1.9340
March	1.9947	1.9280	1.9533
April	1.9801	1.9200	1.9474
May	2.0157	1.9274	1.9645
June	1.9755	1.8470	1.9131
July	1.9132	1.8465	1.8841
August	1.8984	1.8176	1.8481
September	1.9552	1.8809	1.9212
October	1.9809	1.9331	1.9561
November	1.9602	1.8729	1.9142
December	1.9630	1.8974	1.9284