YEARLY HIGH
19.3874 KRW
YEARLY LOW
12.9654 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.0581 KRW

2025 RUB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the RUB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 19.3874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 12.9654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4220 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.1749 to the December average rate of 18.6311, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 19.3874 was up 17.11% compared to the 2024 peak of 16.5552, 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 96,937 KRW
2024 Average 73,629 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 64,827 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,110.12 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

19.0768
13.7292
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 16.4368, compared to 17.6794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.4368
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.6794

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 2.1287 KRW (High: 16.5435 / Low: 14.4149). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4315 KRW (High: 17.6151 / Low: 17.1836).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.1287
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4315

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.5556 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5556

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 18.6311) against the same month in 2024 (average: 13.8923), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7389 (+34.11%).

2025 Avg (December) 18.6311
2024 Avg (December) 13.8923

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.7895 12.9654 14.1749
February 16.5435 14.4149 15.6035
March 17.7467 15.9734 16.9581
April 17.5435 16.7678 17.2758
May 17.9189 16.8807 17.2664
June 17.6122 16.9363 17.3418
July 17.8499 17.0777 17.4837
August 17.6151 17.1836 17.3610
September 17.3273 16.4248 16.8054
October 18.0733 16.9988 17.5835
November 18.8889 17.6569 18.2119
December 19.3874 18.1008 18.6311