YEARLY HIGH
0.0292 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0255 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0276 RUB

2012 KRW to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KRW to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 0.0292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.0255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0274 to the December average rate of 0.0286, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0292 was up 3.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0282, 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 145,924 RUB
2011 Average 132,720 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 127,496 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,427.61 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0292
0.0257
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 0.0268, compared to 0.0284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0268
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0022 RUB (High: 0.0282 / Low: 0.0260). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 RUB (High: 0.0288 / Low: 0.0284).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.0289) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0272), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+6.20%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.0289
2011 Avg (November) 0.0272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0279 0.0268 0.0274
February 0.0271 0.0258 0.0266
March 0.0265 0.0255 0.0261
April 0.0261 0.0256 0.0260
May 0.0282 0.0260 0.0266
June 0.0287 0.0277 0.0282
July 0.0289 0.0280 0.0284
August 0.0287 0.0280 0.0282
September 0.0286 0.0273 0.0279
October 0.0287 0.0278 0.0281
November 0.0292 0.0285 0.0289
December 0.0288 0.0284 0.0286