YEARLY HIGH
2.6023 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.8087 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9672 JPY

2022 RUB to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RUB to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 29, valuing the pair at 2.6023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 0.8087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7936 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5006 to the December average rate of 2.0387, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.6023 was up 58.37% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.6432, 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 13,012 JPY
2021 Average 7,455 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 4,043 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,968.19 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.5066
0.9687
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 1.6610, compared to 2.2735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6610
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.6806 JPY (High: 1.4893 / Low: 0.8087). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1041 JPY (High: 1.5500 / Low: 1.4459).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6806
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3731 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3731

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 2.3372) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.5176), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8196 (+54.01%).

2022 Avg (June) 2.3372
2021 Avg (June) 1.5176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5500 1.4459 1.5006
February 1.5466 1.0959 1.4699
March 1.4893 0.8087 1.0968
April 1.8198 1.4287 1.5818
May 2.2186 1.7724 1.9795
June 2.6023 2.0463 2.3372
July 2.5167 2.0937 2.2959
August 2.3174 2.0859 2.2289
September 2.5071 2.2178 2.3784
October 2.4908 2.2599 2.3770
November 2.3954 2.2509 2.3219
December 2.2210 1.7778 2.0387