2023 RUB to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.7546 KRW

YEARLY LOW

13.3067 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.4455 KRW

2023 RUB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RUB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 18.7546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 13.3067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4480 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.7661 to the December average rate of 14.2936, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 18.7546 was down 24.54% compared to the 2022 peak of 24.8526, 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 93,773 KRW

2022 Average 96,396 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 66,533 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,239.78 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

18.1637

13.3928

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 16.8184, compared to 14.0725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7458 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.8184

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.0725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 1.6343 KRW (High: 18.7546 / Low: 17.1203). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4693 KRW (High: 14.0198 / Low: 13.5505).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.6343

September Spread (Stable) ±0.4693

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.3567 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3567

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 17.7661) against the same month in 2022 (average: 15.6255), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1406 (+13.70%).

2023 Avg (January) 17.7661

2022 Avg (January) 15.6255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.7546	17.1203	17.7661
February	17.6633	17.1802	17.4086
March	17.4754	16.7680	17.0956
April	16.8520	15.9341	16.3183
May	17.3591	16.2619	16.7807
June	16.2111	14.8189	15.5408
July	14.9665	13.8257	14.1841
August	14.3417	13.3067	13.8165
September	14.0198	13.5505	13.7904
October	14.4864	13.3104	13.9229
November	14.9338	14.0146	14.4279
December	14.5629	13.9283	14.2936