YEARLY HIGH
22.1018 KRW
YEARLY LOW
15.7360 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.6256 KRW

2015 RUB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RUB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 22.1018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 15.7360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3657 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.0310 to the December average rate of 16.7549, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 22.1018 was down 31.28% compared to the 2014 peak of 32.1612, 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 110,509 KRW
2014 Average 139,209 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 78,680 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,828.70 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

22.0169
16.2765
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 19.1870, compared to 18.0643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.1870
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.0643

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 3.0250 KRW (High: 18.7947 / Low: 15.7697). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6782 KRW (High: 18.0247 / Low: 17.3465).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.0250
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6782

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.9514 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9514

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 21.5386) against the same month in 2014 (average: 29.3863), the exchange rate shifted by -7.8478 (-26.71%).

2015 Avg (May) 21.5386
2014 Avg (May) 29.3863

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.7947 15.7697 17.0310
February 18.0819 15.7360 17.1502
March 19.2813 17.6758 18.5148
April 21.8269 19.1323 20.5326
May 22.1018 20.7539 21.5386
June 21.0173 19.8752 20.3548
July 20.2439 19.0978 19.9800
August 19.0053 16.9402 18.0285
September 18.2303 17.4378 17.7336
October 18.7835 17.4972 18.1641
November 18.0247 17.3465 17.7247
December 17.3832 16.0026 16.7549