YEARLY HIGH
50.6763 RUB
YEARLY LOW
41.6976 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.2200 RUB

2026 AZN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AZN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 50.6763. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 41.6976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.9787 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.8956 to the December average rate of 46.6460, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 50.6763 was down 24.25% compared to the 2025 peak of 66.9018, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AZN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 253,381 RUB
2025 Average 246,384 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 208,488 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,893.33 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

47.9239
41.6344
JanuMarcMayJuly

AZN to RUB 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 44.8989, compared to 46.1833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2845 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.8989
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.1833

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 5.1002 RUB (High: 50.6763 / Low: 45.5761). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0500 RUB (High: 46.6754 / Low: 46.6254).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.1002
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0500

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.1409 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1409

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 47.3998) against the same month in 2025 (average: 50.6180), the exchange rate shifted by -3.2182 (-6.36%).

2026 Avg (March) 47.3998
2025 Avg (March) 50.6180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.6466 44.0758 45.8956
February 45.5434 44.8524 45.1599
March 50.6763 45.5761 47.3998
April 47.2999 43.9687 45.2995
May 44.1015 41.6976 42.1585
June 46.4227 41.9176 43.4798
July 46.9708 44.9054 45.7207
August 46.6754 46.6254 46.6460