2026 RUB to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.2737 KRW

YEARLY LOW

17.3052 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.2959 KRW

2026 RUB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RUB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 21.2737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 17.3052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9685 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.6511 to the December average rate of 18.2023, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 21.2737 was up 9.73% compared to the 2025 peak of 19.3874, 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 106,369 KRW

2025 Average 85,331 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 86,526 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,842.52 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

21.2037

17.9295

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 19.4946, compared to 18.6995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7951 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.4946

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.6995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 1.8630 KRW (High: 19.9104 / Low: 18.0474). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 KRW (High: 18.2047 / Low: 18.2000).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.8630

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 1.5363 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5363

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 20.7330) against the same month in 2025 (average: 17.3418), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3912 (+19.56%).

2026 Avg (June) 20.7330

2025 Avg (June) 17.3418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	19.3042	17.8592	18.6511
February	19.1759	18.4839	18.8576
March	19.1110	17.3052	18.5048
April	19.8843	18.7820	19.2904
May	21.2125	19.6569	20.9309
June	21.2737	19.4540	20.7330
July	19.9104	18.0474	19.1967
August	18.2047	18.2000	18.2023