YEARLY HIGH
0.9276 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.7399 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8204 RUB

2026 BTN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BTN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.9276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 0.7399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1877 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8599 to the December average rate of 0.8095, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.9276 was down 30.17% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.3284, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,638 RUB
2025 Average 4,812 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 3,699 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 938.69 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.8809
0.7406
JanuMarcMayJuly

BTN 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 0.8222, compared to 0.8095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8222
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0896 RUB (High: 0.8400 / Low: 0.7504). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0252 RUB (High: 0.8258 / Low: 0.8006).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0896
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0252

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0735 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0735

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.8692) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.9946), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1254 (-12.61%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.8692
2025 Avg (March) 0.9946

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8978 0.8180 0.8599
February 0.8555 0.8257 0.8463
March 0.9276 0.8443 0.8692
April 0.8654 0.7882 0.8258
May 0.7902 0.7399 0.7523
June 0.8400 0.7504 0.7800
July 0.8258 0.8006 0.8095