2023 RUB to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9402 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.4486 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6561 JPY

2023 RUB to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RUB to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 1.9402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 1.4486.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4916 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8613 to the December average rate of 1.5779, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.9402 was down 25.44% compared to the 2022 peak of 2.6023, 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 9,701 JPY

2022 Average 9,846 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 7,243 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,457.78 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.8963

1.4766

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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 1.7503, compared to 1.5620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1883 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7503

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.1637 JPY (High: 1.9402 / Low: 1.7765). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0572 JPY (High: 1.5527 / Low: 1.4955).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1637

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0572

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1369 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1369

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1.8613) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.5006), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3607 (+24.04%).

2023 Avg (January) 1.8613

2022 Avg (January) 1.5006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9402	1.7765	1.8613
February	1.8692	1.7807	1.8121
March	1.8177	1.6919	1.7502
April	1.7127	1.6217	1.6492
May	1.7834	1.6927	1.7339
June	1.7664	1.6249	1.6950
July	1.6418	1.5245	1.5582
August	1.5641	1.4486	1.5115
September	1.5527	1.4955	1.5281
October	1.6214	1.4768	1.5421
November	1.6952	1.6088	1.6542
December	1.6315	1.5294	1.5779