2021 RUB to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 RUB to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the RUB to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 1.6432. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 1.3687.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2746 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3935 to the December average rate of 1.5415, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.6432 was down 8.55% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.7969, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.4501, compared to 1.5312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0812 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.1188 JPY (High: 1.6432 / Low: 1.5245). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0315 JPY (High: 1.5087 / Low: 1.4772).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0261 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 1.5872) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.3565), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2307 (+17.01%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.4161 | 1.3687 | 1.3935 |
| February | 1.4422 | 1.3766 | 1.4186 |
| March | 1.4996 | 1.4190 | 1.4601 |
| April | 1.4584 | 1.4069 | 1.4340 |
| May | 1.5009 | 1.4517 | 1.4767 |
| June | 1.5343 | 1.4887 | 1.5176 |
| July | 1.5179 | 1.4663 | 1.4915 |
| August | 1.5087 | 1.4772 | 1.4935 |
| September | 1.5359 | 1.4911 | 1.5113 |
| October | 1.6432 | 1.5245 | 1.5872 |
| November | 1.5982 | 1.4999 | 1.5625 |
| December | 1.5641 | 1.5197 | 1.5415 |