YEARLY HIGH
0.0544 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0492 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0516 RUB

2017 KRW to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KRW to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 0.0544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 0.0492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0507 to the December average rate of 0.0541, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0544 was down 19.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0679, 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 271,954 RUB
2016 Average 288,378 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 245,917 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,036.81 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0545
0.0495
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 0.0508, compared to 0.0524 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0508
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0027 RUB (High: 0.0523 / Low: 0.0496). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 RUB (High: 0.0544 / Low: 0.0536).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0535) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0555), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0020 (-3.65%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0535
2016 Avg (November) 0.0555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0523 0.0496 0.0507
February 0.0522 0.0501 0.0512
March 0.0518 0.0501 0.0510
April 0.0505 0.0492 0.0499
May 0.0514 0.0501 0.0507
June 0.0527 0.0503 0.0513
July 0.0538 0.0514 0.0526
August 0.0539 0.0516 0.0525
September 0.0514 0.0502 0.0509
October 0.0521 0.0502 0.0509
November 0.0544 0.0523 0.0535
December 0.0544 0.0536 0.0541