2018 RUB to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.3297 KRW

YEARLY LOW

16.0631 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.5810 KRW

2018 RUB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 19.3297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 16.0631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2666 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.8129 to the December average rate of 16.6247, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.3297 was down 4.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.3320, 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 96,648 KRW

2017 Average 96,955 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 80,316 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,332.76 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.2282

16.3329

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 18.1468, compared to 17.0152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1315 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.1468

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.0152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 1.6714 KRW (High: 18.5829 / Low: 16.9115). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4590 KRW (High: 17.3839 / Low: 16.9249).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.6714

October Spread (Stable) ±0.4590

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.1470 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1470

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 18.9870) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.5458), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5588 (-2.86%).

2018 Avg (February) 18.9870

2017 Avg (February) 19.5458

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	19.0622	18.4363	18.8129
February	19.3297	18.5767	18.9870
March	19.0920	18.4287	18.7571
April	18.5829	16.9115	17.6101
May	17.5846	16.9285	17.2721
June	17.8378	17.1369	17.4414
July	18.1092	17.5977	17.8543
August	17.8308	16.3290	16.8925
September	16.9801	16.1190	16.5742
October	17.3839	16.9249	17.2063
November	17.3254	16.6463	16.9395
December	17.0116	16.0631	16.6247