2020 RUB to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7969 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.2996 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4857 JPY

2020 RUB to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 1.7969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 1.2996.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4973 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7656 to the December average rate of 1.4025, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7969 was up 1.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.7684, 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 8,984 JPY

2019 Average 8,428 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 6,498 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,486.40 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.8065

1.3156

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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 1.5657, compared to 1.4057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1600 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5657

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2985 JPY (High: 1.6371 / Low: 1.3386). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0573 JPY (High: 1.3758 / Low: 1.3185).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2985

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0573

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2641 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2641

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.7656) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.6333), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1323 (+8.10%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.7656

2019 Avg (January) 1.6333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7969	1.6943	1.7656
February	1.7489	1.6197	1.7127
March	1.6371	1.3386	1.4486
April	1.4701	1.3633	1.4396
May	1.5365	1.4144	1.4741
June	1.6081	1.5170	1.5532
July	1.5249	1.4228	1.4932
August	1.4665	1.4000	1.4353
September	1.4389	1.3313	1.3891
October	1.3758	1.3185	1.3565
November	1.3851	1.2996	1.3575
December	1.4249	1.3637	1.4025