2026 CNY to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.4846 RUB

YEARLY LOW

10.4566 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.2424 RUB

2026 CNY to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CNY to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 12.4846. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 10.4566.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0280 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1906 to the December average rate of 11.7450, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 12.4846 was down 19.89% compared to the 2025 peak of 15.5844, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 312,114 RUB

2025 Average 291,255 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 261,415 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,698.99 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

11.8628

10.4493

JanuMarcMayJuly

CNY 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 11.1210, compared to 11.6067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4857 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1210

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.6067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.2305 RUB (High: 12.4846 / Low: 11.2540). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 RUB (High: 11.7518 / Low: 11.7401).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2305

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

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 0.6930 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6930

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 11.6905) against the same month in 2025 (average: 11.8675), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1770 (-1.49%).

2026 Avg (March) 11.6905

2025 Avg (March) 11.8675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.5900	10.7446	11.1906
February	11.2457	10.9840	11.1101
March	12.4846	11.2540	11.6905
April	11.6852	10.9306	11.2601
May	10.9798	10.4566	10.5671
June	11.6088	10.5293	10.9076
July	11.8106	11.2313	11.4685
August	11.7518	11.7401	11.7450