YEARLY HIGH
16.8531 KRW
YEARLY LOW
14.4800 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.5393 KRW

2021 RUB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RUB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 16.8531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 14.4800.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3731 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.7657 to the December average rate of 16.0376, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 16.8531 was down 11.27% compared to the 2020 peak of 18.9940, 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 84,265 KRW
2020 Average 81,984 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 72,400 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,865.29 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

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RUB to KRW 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 15.0404, compared to 16.0382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9977 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.0404
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.0382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 1.0328 KRW (High: 16.8531 / Low: 15.8203). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3203 KRW (High: 16.1682 / Low: 15.8479).

November Spread (Volatile) Âą1.0328
December Spread (Stable) Âą0.3203

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4590 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4590

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 16.2608) against the same month in 2020 (average: 14.5116), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7491 (+12.05%).

2021 Avg (November) 16.2608
2020 Avg (November) 14.5116

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Month High Low Average
January 15.0236 14.5845 14.7657
February 15.0939 14.6167 14.9588
March 15.5612 14.8106 15.1665
April 14.9151 14.4800 14.7075
May 15.3905 14.8458 15.1725
June 15.6645 15.0674 15.4716
July 15.7476 15.2479 15.4829
August 15.9913 15.5713 15.7783
September 16.3065 15.8314 16.0918
October 16.8132 16.2270 16.5777
November 16.8531 15.8203 16.2608
December 16.1682 15.8479 16.0376