YEARLY HIGH
0.0711 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0526 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0614 RUB

2020 KRW to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KRW to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 0.0711. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0185 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0531 to the December average rate of 0.0676, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0711 was up 14.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0620, 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 355,537 RUB
2019 Average 277,793 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 263,241 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92,296.17 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0705
0.0515
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 0.0577, compared to 0.0651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0577
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0093 RUB (High: 0.0650 / Low: 0.0557). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 RUB (High: 0.0536 / Low: 0.0526).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 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 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.0689) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0546), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0143 (+26.12%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.0689
2019 Avg (November) 0.0546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0536 0.0526 0.0531
February 0.0556 0.0531 0.0537
March 0.0650 0.0557 0.0613
April 0.0637 0.0602 0.0613
May 0.0616 0.0570 0.0592
June 0.0594 0.0563 0.0574
July 0.0623 0.0588 0.0596
August 0.0638 0.0613 0.0622
September 0.0678 0.0621 0.0646
October 0.0698 0.0664 0.0678
November 0.0711 0.0679 0.0689
December 0.0687 0.0668 0.0676