YEARLY HIGH
0.0679 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0500 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0577 RUB

2016 KRW to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.0679. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0180 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0637 to the December average rate of 0.0524, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0679 was up 6.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0635, 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 339,559 RUB
2015 Average 270,252 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 249,752 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89,806.80 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0649
0.0513
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 0.0593, compared to 0.0561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0593
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0063 RUB (High: 0.0679 / Low: 0.0616). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 RUB (High: 0.0563 / Low: 0.0548).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0637) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0589), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0049 (+8.27%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0637
2015 Avg (January) 0.0589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0679 0.0616 0.0637
February 0.0664 0.0608 0.0634
March 0.0601 0.0583 0.0590
April 0.0596 0.0568 0.0580
May 0.0577 0.0550 0.0561
June 0.0563 0.0548 0.0557
July 0.0593 0.0553 0.0564
August 0.0603 0.0572 0.0584
September 0.0588 0.0573 0.0581
October 0.0572 0.0549 0.0556
November 0.0567 0.0542 0.0555
December 0.0548 0.0500 0.0524