2026 KRW to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0578 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.0470 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0521 RUB

2026 KRW to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KRW to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.0578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.0470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0108 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0536 to the December average rate of 0.0560, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0578 was down 25.08% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0771, 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 288,930 RUB

2025 Average 294,535 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 235,032 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,898.37 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0569

0.0470

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.0514, compared to 0.0541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0514

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0055 RUB (High: 0.0578 / Low: 0.0523). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 RUB (High: 0.0541 / Low: 0.0521).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0541) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0590), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0050 (-8.42%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0541

2025 Avg (March) 0.0590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0560	0.0518	0.0536
February	0.0541	0.0521	0.0530
March	0.0578	0.0523	0.0541
April	0.0532	0.0503	0.0519
May	0.0509	0.0471	0.0478
June	0.0514	0.0470	0.0483
July	0.0554	0.0502	0.0521
August	0.0573	0.0549	0.0560