2020 RUB to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 RUB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the RUB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 18.9940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 14.0632.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9308 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.8452 to the December average rate of 14.7909, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 18.9940 was up 0.95% compared to the 2019 peak of 18.8159, 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 2020.
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 17.4087, compared to 15.3990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0097 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.5674 KRW (High: 17.9404 / Low: 15.3730). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3248 KRW (High: 18.9940 / Low: 18.6692).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.2611 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 18.8452) against the same month in 2019 (average: 16.8017), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0434 (+12.16%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.9940 | 18.6692 | 18.8452 |
| February | 18.8386 | 17.9867 | 18.6180 |
| March | 17.9404 | 15.3730 | 16.3569 |
| April | 16.6156 | 15.7025 | 16.3188 |
| May | 17.5563 | 16.2303 | 16.8990 |
| June | 17.7616 | 16.8476 | 17.4143 |
| July | 17.0102 | 16.0558 | 16.7703 |
| August | 16.3229 | 15.6681 | 16.0758 |
| September | 16.1077 | 14.7397 | 15.4931 |
| October | 15.0549 | 14.3200 | 14.7521 |
| November | 14.7189 | 14.0632 | 14.5116 |
| December | 14.9735 | 14.5593 | 14.7909 |