YEARLY HIGH
39.2168 KRW
YEARLY LOW
34.2644 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.2989 KRW

2012 RUB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 39.2168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 34.2644.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9524 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.4433 to the December average rate of 35.0113, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 39.2168 was down 1.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 39.8295, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 196,084 KRW
2011 Average 188,509 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 171,322 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,761.91 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

38.9163
34.2614
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to KRW 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 37.3268, compared to 35.2710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0559 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.3268
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.2710

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 3.0349 KRW (High: 38.4419 / Low: 35.4069). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4895 KRW (High: 35.2241 / Low: 34.7346).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.0349
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4895

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.1324 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 38.3871) against the same month in 2011 (average: 39.3994), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0122 (-2.57%).

2012 Avg (March) 38.3871
2011 Avg (March) 39.3994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.2501 35.8692 36.4433
February 38.7862 36.9317 37.6622
March 39.2168 37.6766 38.3871
April 39.0045 38.2609 38.5284
May 38.4419 35.4069 37.5363
June 36.1631 34.8299 35.4039
July 35.6938 34.5925 35.1918
August 35.7637 34.8147 35.4409
September 36.6085 34.9547 35.7849
October 35.9365 34.7897 35.5477
November 35.1071 34.2644 34.6493
December 35.2241 34.7346 35.0113