2018 RUB to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9878 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.5747 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7645 JPY

2018 RUB to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.9878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 1.5747.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4131 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9584 to the December average rate of 1.6597, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9878 was down 1.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0157, 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 9,939 JPY

2017 Average 9,619 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 7,873 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,065.36 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9884

1.6284

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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 1.8329, compared to 1.6962 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1367 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8329

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6962

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1595 JPY (High: 1.7342 / Low: 1.5747). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0488 JPY (High: 1.7236 / Low: 1.6748).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1595

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0488

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.9584) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9211), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0373 (+1.94%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.9584

2017 Avg (January) 1.9211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9878	1.9297	1.9584
February	1.9543	1.8615	1.8975
March	1.8858	1.8300	1.8554
April	1.8604	1.7021	1.7722
May	1.8105	1.7172	1.7598
June	1.7854	1.7241	1.7541
July	1.8101	1.7437	1.7725
August	1.7727	1.6250	1.6723
September	1.7342	1.5747	1.6584
October	1.7539	1.6745	1.7112
November	1.7236	1.6748	1.7029
December	1.7127	1.5841	1.6597