2016 RUB to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 RUB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the RUB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 20.0199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 14.7250.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2949 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.7003 to the December average rate of 19.1003, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 20.0199 was down 9.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 22.1018, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 16.9083, compared to 17.8649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9565 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 1.7706 KRW (High: 20.0199 / Low: 18.2493). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4501 KRW (High: 17.4574 / Low: 17.0073).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6008 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 19.1003) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16.7549), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3454 (+14.00%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.2377 | 14.7250 | 15.7003 |
| February | 16.4587 | 15.0548 | 15.7833 |
| March | 17.1430 | 16.6444 | 16.9467 |
| April | 17.6070 | 16.7799 | 17.2337 |
| May | 18.1706 | 17.3285 | 17.8211 |
| June | 18.2463 | 17.7636 | 17.9648 |
| July | 18.0982 | 16.8672 | 17.7331 |
| August | 17.4857 | 16.5946 | 17.1323 |
| September | 17.4574 | 17.0073 | 17.2093 |
| October | 18.2241 | 17.4923 | 17.9850 |
| November | 18.4416 | 17.6439 | 18.0293 |
| December | 20.0199 | 18.2493 | 19.1003 |