YEARLY HIGH
0.0620 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0531 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0556 RUB

2019 KRW to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KRW to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 0.0531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0595 to the December average rate of 0.0536, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0620 was down 0.43% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0623, 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 309,920 RUB
2018 Average 285,177 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 265,732 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,187.65 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0601
0.0530
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 0.0570, compared to 0.0542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0570
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0542

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0037 RUB (High: 0.0620 / Low: 0.0583). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 RUB (High: 0.0548 / Low: 0.0541).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0595) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0532), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0064 (+11.99%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0595
2018 Avg (January) 0.0532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0620 0.0583 0.0595
February 0.0592 0.0582 0.0586
March 0.0585 0.0564 0.0576
April 0.0576 0.0555 0.0565
May 0.0561 0.0540 0.0549
June 0.0554 0.0542 0.0547
July 0.0543 0.0531 0.0537
August 0.0553 0.0537 0.0544
September 0.0553 0.0534 0.0543
October 0.0548 0.0541 0.0544
November 0.0551 0.0541 0.0546
December 0.0544 0.0533 0.0536