YEARLY HIGH
0.0691 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0593 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0645 RUB

2021 KRW to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KRW to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 0.0691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.0593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0097 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0677 to the December average rate of 0.0624, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0691 was down 2.88% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0711, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000,000 KRW based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 345,304 RUB
2020 Average 307,107 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 296,682 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,621.80 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0688
0.0596
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to RUB 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 0.0665, compared to 0.0624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0665
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0039 RUB (High: 0.0632 / Low: 0.0593). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 RUB (High: 0.0631 / Low: 0.0618).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.0680) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0613), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0067 (+10.95%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.0680
2020 Avg (April) 0.0613

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0686 0.0666 0.0677
February 0.0684 0.0663 0.0669
March 0.0675 0.0643 0.0660
April 0.0691 0.0670 0.0680
May 0.0674 0.0650 0.0659
June 0.0664 0.0638 0.0646
July 0.0656 0.0635 0.0646
August 0.0642 0.0625 0.0634
September 0.0632 0.0613 0.0621
October 0.0616 0.0595 0.0603
November 0.0632 0.0593 0.0615
December 0.0631 0.0618 0.0624