2019 RUB to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7684 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.5560 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6857 JPY

2019 RUB to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 1.7684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.5560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2125 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6333 to the December average rate of 1.7370, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.7684 was down 11.03% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.9878, 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 8,842 JPY

2018 Average 8,820 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 7,780 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,062.33 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.7496

1.5985

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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 1.6875, compared to 1.6838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6875

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.1107 JPY (High: 1.6667 / Low: 1.5560). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0278 JPY (High: 1.7194 / Low: 1.6917).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1107

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0278

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 1.7370) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.6597), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0773 (+4.66%).

2019 Avg (December) 1.7370

2018 Avg (December) 1.6597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6667	1.5560	1.6333
February	1.6930	1.6584	1.6777
March	1.7365	1.6726	1.7035
April	1.7563	1.7031	1.7303
May	1.7211	1.6537	1.6945
June	1.7205	1.6498	1.6860
July	1.7279	1.6986	1.7112
August	1.6702	1.5817	1.6111
September	1.6898	1.5850	1.6564
October	1.7104	1.6405	1.6818
November	1.7194	1.6917	1.7052
December	1.7684	1.6952	1.7370